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Pygmalion Definition & Meaning

pygmalion
noun
  1. (Greek mythology) a king who created a statue of a woman and fell in love with it; Aphrodite brought the sculpture to life as Galatea

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Frequently asked questions

What does pygmalion mean?
(Greek mythology) a king who created a statue of a woman and fell in love with it; Aphrodite brought the sculpture to life as Galatea
What part of speech is pygmalion?
Pygmalion is a noun.

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