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mythism

mythism noun: myths generally; belief in myth.

Noun

mythism (usually uncountable, plural mythisms)

  1. (usually) Myths generally; belief in myth.
    • This may probably have been derived from the traditionary mythisms of the Indians.1844, James E. de Kay, Natural History of New York: Birds, volumes 1-2, page 35
    • The sixth and seventh chapters treat of the miracles said to have been wrought in support of falsehood, and of Rationalism, Spiritualism, Mythism, and Romanism.1853, Methodist Review, volume 35, page 463

Forms of mythism

pluralmythisms

Origin of mythism

From myth + -ism.

Questions about mythism

What does mythism mean?
Mythism means myths generally; belief in myth.
What part of speech is mythism?
Mythism is a noun.
What is the plural of mythism?
The plural of mythism is mythisms.

Words near mythism in the dictionary

  1. mythinks
  2. mythise
  3. mythised
  4. mythises
  5. mythising
  6. mythism
  7. mythisms
  8. mythist
  9. mythistorical
  10. mythistorically
  11. mythistories

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