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Pro⋅me⋅the⋅an

  [pruh-mee-thee-uhn]
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–adjective
1. of or suggestive of Prometheus.
2. creative; boldly original.
–noun
3. a person who resembles Prometheus in spirit or action.
Origin:
1580–90; Promethe(us) + -an
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Pro·me·the·an   (prə-mē'thē-ən)   
adj.  

  1. Greek Mythology Relating to or suggestive of Prometheus.

  2. Boldly creative; defiantly original.

n.  One who is boldy creative or defiantly original in behavior or actions.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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