daemon
nounUK /ˈdiː.mən/
US /ˈdiː.mən/
A daemon is a magical spirit or helper in old stories.
In the story, a kind daemon helped the hero find the way home.
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2. A computer program that runs in the background without a person watching it.
The daemon keeps the server running all night.
3. An inner guiding spirit or inspiring force.
He followed his daemon and became an artist.
4. A supernatural being between gods and humans in ancient Greek belief.
The Greeks believed a personal daemon watched over each person.