CultureJuly 17, 2026
oathbreaker
/ˈoʊθˌbreɪkər/
Definition
A person who violates a formal pledge, sacred promise, or code of conduct.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'ath' (oath) and 'brecan' (to break). It has existed since the Middle English period to describe someone who fails to keep a solemn vow or sworn statement.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe those remaining in Ithaca who failed to uphold their expected social or moral duties during Odysseus's long absence. It highlights the film's cynical view where both those who went to war and those who stayed home are depicted as having abandoned their integrity.
Review: Nolan’s “The Odyssey” burns the world entire
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