theophoric

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word theophoric. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word theophoric, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say theophoric in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word theophoric you have here. The definition of the word theophoric will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition oftheophoric, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θεόφορος (theóphoros, bearing a god) + -ic.

Adjective

theophoric (not comparable)

  1. (of a name) Containing the name of a deity.
    Elizabeth is still a common theophoric name, even though El is becoming less well known.

Translations

See also