Theotokos

noun

Theo·to·kos ˌthē-ə-ˈtō-(ˌ)kōs

ˌthā-,

-kəs

: virgin mary

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Be sure to take a scheduled tour inside one of the coolest historic and cultural landmarks in Denver, The Gold Dome (also known as the Assumption Cathedral of the Theotokos). —

Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 4 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Late Greek theotókos, originally as adjective, "giving birth to God, being the mother of God," from Greek theo- theo- + -tokos "giving birth (to or in the manner specified)," adjective derivative of tókos "childbirth, act of giving birth (to animals), offspring" — more at dystocia

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Theotokos was in 1868

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