energumens
/ˌɛnərˈɡjumənz/
noun
- Plural of energumen; people who are extremely enthusiastic or fanatical about something.
- A group of energumens gathered to protest the new law.
- The library was full of energumens researching obscure historical facts.
- The energumens at the convention argued passionately about their favorite sci-fi series.
- Plural of energumen; people believed to be possessed by demons (historical/religious sense).
- The exorcist was called to help the energumens in the village.
- The church records mentioned several energumens who were said to speak in strange tongues.
- In the old stories, energumens were often feared and shunned by the community.