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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

changelings

/tʃæŋˈɡɛlɪŋz/ noun · British & US
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What does changelings mean?

noun

A person or thing that is substituted for another, especially a fairy child left in place of the human one in folklore. In modern usage, a person whose identity or nature is ambiguous or uncertain.

Example

"The changelings in the village were said to have magical powers."

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