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Nostradamus
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A 16th-century French astrologer and author famous for his cryptic prophecies.
"Some people still claim Nostradamus predicted modern events."
noun
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Informally, anyone who claims to predict the future, often used loosely or mockingly.
"He fancies himself a bit of a Nostradamus when it comes to stock prices."
How to Use Nostradamus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to the famous French prophet, or, loosely, anyone who claims to foresee the future.
Word Forms
Nostradamuses plural
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Etymology
The Latinized form of the name of French physician and seer Michel de Nostredame, who lived in the 1500s.