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Definition of Golem
1. Noun. (Jewish folklore) an artificially created human being that is given life by supernatural means.
2. Noun. A mechanism that can move automatically.
Specialized synonyms: Android, Humanoid, Mechanical Man
Generic synonyms: Mechanism
Derivative terms: Automatic, Automatize
Definition of Golem
1. Noun. A Creature made of mud and clay. Brought to life from a magical spell on a piece of paper shoved in its mouth. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Golem
1. a legendary creature [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Golem
Literary usage of Golem
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Readers' Theater, Grade 6 by Michael Ryall (2003)
""golem" is a Jewish folktale about a rabbi who creates a monster out of clay.
To his dismay, the golem isn't as easy to control as the rabbi had expected. ..."
2. The Gryphon Taint: Volume One by K.M. Frontain (2006)
"The golem could have managed it faster, had in fact, but he contented himself with
... The resolution between the golem and the Prince appeared to have ..."
3. Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Cory Doctorow (2006)
"anything to a golem, and it couldn't strike back, couldn't answer back. ...
The golem bent its head slightly and looked him in the eye. It was man-shaped, ..."
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