"neomythological" meaning in English

See neomythological in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From neo- + mythological. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|neo|mythological}} neo- + mythological Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} neomythological (not comparable)
  1. Of or relating to neomythology. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: neo-mythological
    Sense id: en-neomythological-en-adj-SqjswOhD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with neo-

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