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immortals

 

[ ɪˈmɔːt(ə)l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Greek mythology

Immortals are beings who live forever and cannot die. In Greek mythology, they are usually gods or demigods who possess eternal life.

Synonyms

deities, divinities, eternals

Examples of usage

  • The Greek gods and goddesses were considered immortals.
  • In some stories, demigods were granted immortality by the gods.
Context #2 | Noun

Literature

In literature, immortals can refer to characters who are exceptionally long-lived or have the ability to live forever.

Synonyms

eternals, everlastings, undead

Examples of usage

  • The vampire in the novel was portrayed as an immortal being.
  • The wizard was one of the immortals who watched over the realm.

Translations

Translations of the word "immortals" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imortais

🇮🇳 अमर लोग

🇩🇪 Unsterbliche

🇮🇩 abadi

🇺🇦 безсмертні

🇵🇱 nieśmiertelni

🇯🇵 不死者

🇫🇷 immortels

🇪🇸 inmortales

🇹🇷 ölümsüzler

🇰🇷 불사신

🇸🇦 الخالدون

🇨🇿 nesmrtelní

🇸🇰 nesmrteľní

🇨🇳 不朽者

🇸🇮 nesmrtni

🇮🇸 ódauðlegir

🇰🇿 мәңгілік

🇬🇪 უკვდავები

🇦🇿 ölümsüzlər

🇲🇽 inmortales

Etymology

The concept of immortals has been a recurring theme in various mythologies and literary works throughout history. The idea of beings who possess eternal life has fascinated humans for centuries, leading to the creation of numerous stories and legends. From the Greek gods to modern-day vampire tales, immortals continue to capture the imagination of people around the world.

See also: immortality.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,340, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.