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apeirotheism

/əˌpiːɹɵˈθiːɪzəm/

apeirotheism noun: the belief in the existence of an infinite number of gods.

Noun

apeirotheism (uncountable)

  1. The belief in the existence of an infinite number of gods.
    • Religious feelings springing from an optimistic and healthy-minded apeirotheism permeated Davidson's activity in his lectures, his social engagement, and travel. Such feelings were the logical outcome of considering oneself and others as the sons of god.2001, Michael H. DeArmey, James A. Good, The St Louis Hegelians (American Hegelianism), Thoemmes Press, →ISBN, page xxix

Origin of apeirotheism

From apeiro- + theism, from Ancient Greek ἄπειρος (ápeiros, “infinite”) and θεός (theós, “god”), modeled after atheism, monotheism, polytheism, etc. Apparently coined by Scottish-American philosopher Thomas Davidson.

Questions about apeirotheism

What does apeirotheism mean?
Apeirotheism means the belief in the existence of an infinite number of gods.
What part of speech is apeirotheism?
Apeirotheism is a noun.
How do you pronounce apeirotheism?
Apeirotheism is pronounced /əˌpiːɹɵˈθiːɪzəm/.

Words near apeirotheism in the dictionary

  1. apeirohedrons
  2. apeiron
  3. apeirophobe
  4. apeirophobes
  5. apeirophobia
  6. apeirotheism
  7. apeirotope
  8. apeirotopes
  9. apeish
  10. apekind
  11. Apeksha

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