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Definition of “golem”

golem (ˈɡəʊlɛm Pronunciation for golem

Definitions

noun

  1. (in Jewish legend) an artificially created human being brought to life by supernatural means

Word Origin

from Yiddish goylem, from Hebrew gōlem formless thing

Example Sentences Including 'golem'

The Procedure Harry Mulisch Viking, £16.99'What is a golem , Rabbi?
Glasgow Herald (2001)
The internet is described as "the golem 's last metamorphosis, a global brain able to take over from man".
Times, Sunday Times (2002)

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