Archabomination

/ˌɑːrkəbɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ noun

Definition

An extremely old or primitive abomination; something intensely disliked or detested that dates back to ancient times.

Etymology

Compound of 'archa-' (from Greek 'archaios' meaning 'ancient' or 'primitive') and 'abomination' (from Latin 'abominari' meaning 'to detest'). The 'archa-' prefix intensifies the sense of something being primordially disgusting.

Kelly Says

This is essentially a theological term used in some ancient religious texts to describe creatures or forces so fundamentally repulsive and ancient that their very existence violates the natural order—think of it as 'abomination 2.0 with extra cosmic dread.'

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