ἄνομος

Ancient Greek

adj-2nd
Definitions
  • lawless, impious
  • without the Mosaic law, hence without God
  • (music) unmusical, without melody
  • (of a sequestration) illegal

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek νόμος (law, custom, ordinance, melody).

Origin

Ancient Greek

νόμος

Gloss

law, custom, ordinance, melody

Concept
Semantic Field

Law

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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