geomancy

noun

geo·​man·​cy ˈjē-ə-ˌman(t)-sē How to pronounce geomancy (audio)
Synonyms of geomancynext
: divination by means of figures or lines or geographic features
geomancer
ˈjē-ə-ˌman(t)-sər How to pronounce geomancy (audio)
noun
geomantic
ˌjē-ə-ˈman-tik How to pronounce geomancy (audio)
adjective

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Different geomancy masters may interpret the data differently, but there is usually a consensus on what the year means for each zodiac animal based on the positions of the stars. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2024 Some refer to it as Chinese geomancy; others pass it off as early Taoist ideology. — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Middle English geomancie, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin geomantia, from Late Greek geōmanteia, from Greek geō- + -manteia -mancy

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of geomancy was in the 14th century

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“Geomancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geomancy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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