Meaning & use

Druids

noun·Academic

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Members of an ancient Celtic priestly and learned class in Britain, Ireland, and Gaul, associated with religious rituals, law, and lore.

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Ancient druids are believed to have conducted ceremonies at sites like Stonehenge.

Modern druids have revived aspects of the tradition as a nature-based spiritual practice.

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Much of what is known about ancient druids comes from Roman writers, who viewed them with a mix of fascination and suspicion.

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