Druid
noun
A priest or religious leader in the ancient Celtic religion, especially from Britain and France.
The druids played a key role in Celtic society as mediators between gods and people.
Often appears as...
- celtic druid
- ancient druid
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Historical
noun
A person who follows a modern religious movement that tries to bring back the beliefs and practices of the ancient druids.
Every year, modern druids gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice.
Often appears as...
- modern druid
- druidic circle
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Modern
noun
In role-playing games, a character class that is inspired by the historical druid and is usually associated with nature and healing.
In the game, I selected druid as my character because I wanted to use magic spells.
Often appears as...
- druid class
- druid spell
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Colloquial
noun
A priest or religious leader in the ancient Celtic religion, especially from Britain and France.
The druids played a key role in Celtic society as mediators between gods and people.
Often appears as...
- celtic druid
- ancient druid
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A person who follows a modern religious movement that tries to bring back the beliefs and practices of the ancient druids.
Every year, modern druids gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice.
Often appears as...
- modern druid
- druidic circle
Usage tips
Modern
noun
In role-playing games, a character class that is inspired by the historical druid and is usually associated with nature and healing.
In the game, I selected druid as my character because I wanted to use magic spells.
Often appears as...
- druid class
- druid spell
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Ancient Role
Druids were not just religious leaders but judges, teachers, and lorekeepers in ancient times.
The ancient druids had profound influence on Celtic laws and education.
Pro Tip 2/3Spiritual Mediators
Druids were believed to communicate with the natural world and spirits beyond normal perception.
The druids were trusted to interpret the whispers of the forest and the messages in the wind.
Pro Tip 3/3Sacred Sites
Historic druids performed ceremonies in sacred groves and stone circles, not just temples.
Druids gathered in the sacred groves for their autumn rituals.
Pro Tip 1/3Ancient Role
Druids were not just religious leaders but judges, teachers, and lorekeepers in ancient times.
The ancient druids had profound influence on Celtic laws and education.
Pro Tip 2/3Spiritual Mediators
Druids were believed to communicate with the natural world and spirits beyond normal perception.
The druids were trusted to interpret the whispers of the forest and the messages in the wind.
Pro Tip 3/3Sacred Sites
Historic druids performed ceremonies in sacred groves and stone circles, not just temples.
Druids gathered in the sacred groves for their autumn rituals.
Pro Tip 1/3Ancient Role
Druids were not just religious leaders but judges, teachers, and lorekeepers in ancient times.
The ancient druids had profound influence on Celtic laws and education.
Pro Tip 2/3Spiritual Mediators
Druids were believed to communicate with the natural world and spirits beyond normal perception.
The druids were trusted to interpret the whispers of the forest and the messages in the wind.
Pro Tip 3/3Sacred Sites
Historic druids performed ceremonies in sacred groves and stone circles, not just temples.
Druids gathered in the sacred groves for their autumn rituals.
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Stonehenge Has a Traffic...
it's a it's a sacrifice and yes we will probably lose some artifacts but we'll solve a bigger problem other people are saying no we can't do that because we're going to be digging up you know in a world heritage site at one point roth interviewed arthur pendragon a druid leader
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The rise and fall of the...
Druids supervised religious practices and sacrifices to the gods, but they were also teachers, healers, judges, and scientists. They were so respected that they could step between warring tribes in the middle of a battle and call an end to the fighting.
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Billy Collins: Everyday...
the sudden flare and the creature, for one bright, shining moment, suddenly thrust ahead of his time -- now a fire-starter, now a torch-bearer in a forgotten ritual, little brown druid
Video examples
Stonehenge Has a Traffic...
it's a it's a sacrifice and yes we will probably lose some artifacts but we'll solve a bigger problem other people are saying no we can't do that because we're going to be digging up you know in a world heritage site at one point roth interviewed arthur pendragon a druid leader
Video examples
The rise and fall of the...
Druids supervised religious practices and sacrifices to the gods, but they were also teachers, healers, judges, and scientists. They were so respected that they could step between warring tribes in the middle of a battle and call an end to the fighting.
Video examples
Billy Collins: Everyday...
the sudden flare and the creature, for one bright, shining moment, suddenly thrust ahead of his time -- now a fire-starter, now a torch-bearer in a forgotten ritual, little brown druid
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Cullen Bunn
American Writer
There are plenty of characters I'd love to write. Swamp Thing, Etrigan the Demon, Man-Thing, Howard the Duck, Dr. Strange, Dr. Druid, Ghost Rider, the Micronauts, the Shogun Warriors... the list goes on and on.
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Cullen Bunn
American Writer
There are plenty of characters I'd love to write. Swamp Thing, Etrigan the Demon, Man-Thing, Howard the Duck, Dr. Strange, Dr. Druid, Ghost Rider, the Micronauts, the Shogun Warriors... the list goes on and on.
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