golem

A noun referring to an artificially created human being from Jewish folklore, brought to life through supernatural means, or a mechanism that can move automatically.

• 🇩🇪Ein künstlich erschaffenes menschenähnliches Wesen aus der jüdischen Folklore, das durch übernatürliche Mittel belebt wird; auch ein Mechanismus, der sich automatisch bewegen kann.

1. Artificial being in folklore C1 formal

   A creature from Jewish folklore, made from inanimate matter like clay, brought to life through mystical or supernatural means.

   • The legend of the Golem of Prague is a famous story.
   • In the tale, the rabbi created a golem to protect the community.
   • The golem was said to follow its master's commands without question.

   🇩🇪Golem

2. Automaton or robot C1 formal

   A machine or mechanism that can move or operate automatically, often resembling a human.

   • The factory used a golem-like robot for assembly tasks.
   • Early automata were considered golems of their time.
   • The golem in the story was a precursor to modern robots.

   🇩🇪Automat oder Roboter

   Synonyme: androidautomatonmechanical manrobot

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• golems' possessive plural form
• golem's possessive singular form