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apotropaic

[ ap-uh-truh-pey-ik ]

adjective

  1. intended to ward off evil.

apotropaic

/ ˌæpəʊtrəˈpeɪɪk /

adjective

  1. preventing or intended to prevent evil
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • apo·tro·pai·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of apotropaic1

1880–85; < Greek apotrópai ( os ) averting evil ( apo-, trope ) + -ic
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Word History and Origins

Origin of apotropaic1

C19: from Greek apotropaios turning away (evil), from apotrepein; see apo- , trope
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Example Sentences

Examples of human apotropaic vehicles occur in the ancient civilized world.

But the term "apotropaic" is generally used of expulsive ceremonies in which a whole community takes part.

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