eidolon

ei·do·lon

noun \ī-ˈdō-lən\

plural ei·do·lons\-lənz\ or ei·do·la\-lə\

Definition of EIDOLON

1

: an unsubstantial image : phantom

2

: ideal

Examples of EIDOLON

1. <an industrialist who remains an eidolon of the visionary and ambitious self-made man>

Origin of EIDOLON

Greek eidōlon — more at idol

First Known Use: 1828

Related to EIDOLON

Synonyms: beau ideal, classic, ideal, exemplar, idea, model, nonesuch, nonpareil, paragon, patron saint

Related Words: role model; embodiment, epitome, incarnation, manifestation, personification, phantom, pink; archetype, example, mirror, paradigm, pattern; guideline, principle, rule; gauge (also gage), standard, touchstone; essence, quintessence; acme, apex, apotheosis, culmination, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith

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