hierophant
9.9
A tarot card that shows religious authority, tradition, and moral guidance
- noun
- /ˈhaɪəroʊfænt/
- Jargon
:
hierofante
- The Hierophant card appeared in her spread, indicating a time of adhering to societal norms and moral values.
Examples
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The third card was the Hierophant.
Fiction book (1995) -
"Ah," Ms. Johnson would suggest evenly, "see how the Hierophant card crosses you there, with the three of wands.
Fiction book (1992) -
During the tarot reading, the Hierophant represented the seeker’s need for guidance and established traditions.
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When she drew the Hierophant, everyone knew it symbolized deep-rooted beliefs and the importance of conformity.
Antonyms
How Traditional
traditionalist
6
6.5
6
6.5
hierophant
- Jargon
conservative
∞
4.6
∞
4.6
moderate
85
4.6
85
4.6
progressive
251
4.8
251
4.8
nonconformist
3
7.3
3
7.3
Surface Forms
hierophant singular
hierophants plural
Morphology
hierophant = hiero + phant
The components are Greek combining forms (not standalone English morphemes), so learners cannot infer the tarot-specific sense from the parts.
Etymology
The tarot card hierophant uses the same roots, hiero- 'sacred' and -phant 'to show', so the card stands for religious authority, tradition, and taking advice from trusted teachers or institutions.