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Definition of cronus

cronus

/ˈkroʊ.nəs/
cro · nus
Adjective:Cronian
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cronus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

In Greek mythology, the youngest of the first generation of Titans, the son of Uranus and Gaia, who overthrew his father to rule during the mythological Golden Age until he was overthrown by his own son, Zeus; identified with the Roman god Saturn.

Example

"According to Hesiod's Theogony, Cronus swallowed his children at birth to prevent a prophecy that one of them would overthrow him."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In classical mythology, Cronus (the youngest of the Greek Titans) is often confused or syncretized with Chronos (the personification of time) due to their phonetic similarity.

• Rhymes for cronus

• Nearby Words

croissant
cromwell
crone
cronus
crony
cronyism
crook

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Latin Cronus from Ancient Greek Krónos, a deity name of uncertain, likely pre-Greek origin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cronus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cronus
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