Druid

[ droo-id ]

noun

, (often lowercase)

1. a member of a pre-Christian religious order among the ancient Celts of Gaul, Britain, and Ireland.

druid

/ ˈdruːɪdɪs; ˈdruːɪd /

noun

1. a member of an ancient order of priests in Gaul, Britain, and Ireland in the pre-Christian era
2. a member of any of several modern movements attempting to revive druidism

Derived Forms

• druˈidic, adjective
• ˈdruidry, noun
• druidess, noun:feminine

Other Words From

• dru·idic dru·idi·cal adjective
• non-Druid noun
• nondru·idic adjective
• nondru·idi·cal adjective
• sub·druid noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Druid¹

1555–65; < Latin druidae (plural) < Gaulish; replacing druide < French; compare Old Irish druí (nominative), druid (dative, accusative) wizard

Word History and Origins

Origin of Druid¹

C16: from Latin druides , of Gaulish origin; compare Old Irish druid wizards

Example Sentences

Ms Hynes won the award for the Druid Theatre production of DruidO'Casey - a trilogy of stories written by Irish dramatist Sean O'Casey.

From BBC

Those gnats breed in lawns like the grassy field at Druid Hill Park where the Juneteenth celebration took place.

From Seattle Times

Manhattanhenge attracts its own Druids when it happens for two nights around Memorial Day and another two in mid-July.

From Seattle Times

Druids and pagans joined a colourful mix of visitors to mark the longest day of the year at the ancient site in Salisbury.

From BBC

Upon the launch of “Diablo IV,” players will be able to enter one of five classes: the Druids, Rogues, Sorceresses, Barbarians or Necromancers.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• prognosticator
• seer
• witch