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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

galatea

/ˈɡælətiːə/ noun · British & US
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What does galatea mean?

noun

In Greek mythology, Galatea was a sea-nymph loved by Pygmalion. In modern usage, Galatea refers to a person or thing that is idealized or fantasized about.

Example

"The actress was often referred to as Galatea, the perfect woman, by the media."

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