levin

[lev-in]

noun

Archaic.

1. lightning.

levin

/ ˈlɛvɪn /

noun

1. an archaic word for lightning

Word History and Origins

Origin of levin¹

1200–50; Middle English levene, obscurely akin to Gothic lauhmuni (akin to Latin lūmen light)

Word History and Origins

Origin of levin¹

C13: probably from Scandinavian; compare Danish lygnild

Example Sentences

“I am very concerned that these actions are meant to punish disfavored dissent,” said Brian Levin, founder of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at Cal State San Bernardino.

From Los Angeles Times

To Levin, the administration’s laser focus on antifa, a diffuse movement that does not rely on traditional hierarchies, risks threatening “the civil liberties, not of perpetrators of violence, but the far larger and more visible civil society network of peaceful supporters, messengers and funders.”

From Los Angeles Times

“From this moment forward, time to dismiss Owens and her ilk,” Fox News host Mark Levin wrote on X. Fuentes, who has a long-running beef with Owens, slammed her and demanded she “show us the receipts.”

From Salon

Rather than scrutinize Discord and other social platforms, Levin said, Congress would be better served examining the evolving nature of extremism.

From Los Angeles Times

“Discord is just the latest device, much like the cell phone,” Levin said.

From Los Angeles Times