This week’s theme
Eponyms

This week’s words
Orphean
Proteus
eolian
panderer
chimeric

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A.Word.A.Day

PRONUNCIATION:

(PAN-duhr-uhr)

MEANING:

noun: One who caters to the base desires, whims, or prejudices of others.

ETYMOLOGY:

After Pandarus, a Trojan warrior in Greek mythology. He was known for his skill in archery. In later accounts, such as Chaucer’s and Shakespeare’s, he acts as a go-between in the love affair of Troilus and Cressida. This resulted in his reputation as a procurer in the English language. Earliest documented use: 1826.

USAGE:

“‘I think what the governor has to do is reach out to everybody, not try to be everybody’s friend, not give everybody everything they want,’ Bloomberg said as Hochul stood beside him near Ground Zero. ... ‘She’s got to be a leader, not a panderer.’”
Chris Sommerfeldt; Bloomy to Kathy: So, This Is How You Govern; New York Daily News; Sep 9, 2021.

See more usage examples of panderer in Vocabulary.com’s dictionary.

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