Amulet
noun /ˈæm.jʊ.lɪt/ — An object worn to protect against harm
Definition
An object worn as a charm to protect against harm, evil, or illness — typically jewellery, stones, or small ritual objects believed to carry protective power.
Beyond the definition
The material form of faith in protection. Whether or not an amulet works by any mechanical principle, it works by changing what the wearer believes is possible.
Origin & history
From Latin 'amuletum' — of uncertain origin, possibly from 'amoliri' (to avert). The word itself is ancient enough that its etymology has been partly lost.
Example sentences
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She wore her grandmother's ring as an amulet — not for superstition, but for what it meant.
The archaeologist found an Egyptian scarab amulet, a symbol of regeneration worn for three thousand years.
Amulets work differently from charms: a charm attracts; an amulet protects.
How to use it
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Choose “Amulet” when the meaning fits your context: An object worn as a charm to protect against harm, evil, or illness — typically jewellery, stones, or small ritual objects believed to carry protective power.
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What does "Amulet" mean?
Amulet is noun meaning: An object worn to protect against harm. An object worn as a charm to protect against harm, evil, or illness — typically jewellery, stones, or small ritual objects believed to carry protective power.
Where does the word "Amulet" come from?
From Latin 'amuletum' — of uncertain origin, possibly from 'amoliri' (to avert). The word itself is ancient enough that its etymology has been partly lost.