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Definition of Promethean adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Promethean

adjective

/prəˈmiːθiən/

/prəˈmiːθiən/

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doing things in an individual and original way and showing no respect for authority and rules
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Word OriginFrom the Greek myth in which Prometheus, a Titan, stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans.

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