Lycanthropy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /laɪ̯ˈkæn.θɹə.piː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lycanthropy is a noun meaning A delusion in which one believes oneself to be a wolf or other wild animal.
Meaning
A delusion in which one believes oneself to be a wolf or other wild animal.
More Meanings
- (mythology) The state of being a lycanthrope (or werewolf), a person who can shapeshift between the form of a human being and a wolf, often said to happen involuntarily during a full moon; werewolfdom.
- (mythology, by extension) The state of being a person who can shapeshift between the form of a human being and an animal, whether or not it is a wolf.
Example Sentences
On one hand, Jacques is quite glad that he doesn’t have classic lycanthropy. Turning into a squirrel tends to cause fewer problems than turning into a wolf.
Word Forms
- lycanthropies
- lycanthropia
Synonyms for lycanthropy
Depending on context, synonyms include werewolfdom, werewolfism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include werewolfism, cynanthropy, zoanthropy, lachryphagy, galeanthropy, lycopenemia.
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