styliteとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From Ecclesiastical Greek στυλίτης (stulítēs), from Ancient Greek στῦλος (stûlos, “pillar”).

発音

• (英国発音) IPA^(key): /ˈstʌɪlʌɪt/
• (米国発音) IPA^(key): /ˈstaɪlaɪt/

名詞

stylite (複数形 stylites)

1. (Christianity, historical) A Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar.
   • 1997, John Julius Norwich, A Short History of Byzantium, Penguin, published 1998, page 53:

     Daniel, the famous stylite of the city, actually descended from his pillar for the first time in fifteen years, terrifying Basiliscus into the withdrawal of his edict.

   • 2009, Diarmaid MacCulloch, A History of Christianity, Penguin, published 2010, page 208:

     Stylites often became major players in Church politics, shouting down their theological pronouncements from their little elevated balconies to the expectant crowds below, or giving personalized advice to those favoured enough to climb the ladder and join them on their platform.

派生語

• stylitess
• stylitic
• stylitism

関連する語

• Stylites