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poly-theism

poly-theism is the alternative form of polytheism.

Meaning of polytheism

Noun

polytheism (countable and uncountable, plural polytheisms)

  1. The belief in the existence of multiple gods.
    • And remember when Lokmân said unto his son, as he admonished him, Oh my son, give not a partner unto GOD; for polytheism is a great impiety.1734, George Sale, transl., Alcoran of Mohammed
  2. A religion or belief system with multiple gods.
    • The Chaldeans worshipped the seven planets. These seven planets were the "Seven Great Gods" of the ancients, and constituted a polytheism, the component members of which varied in importance, with the moon occupying the premier position.1941, George Ryley Scott, Phallic Worship: A History of Sex and Sex Rites in Relation to the Religions of All Races from Antiquity to the Present Day, London: T. Werner Laurie, page 14

Questions about poly-theism

What is poly-theism the alternative form of?
Poly-theism is the alternative form of polytheism.

Words near poly-theism in the dictionary

  1. poly-harmony
  2. poly-phenylalanine
  3. poly-phenylalanines
  4. poly-rhythm
  5. poly-rhythms
  6. poly-theism
  7. poly-theistic
  8. poly-wheel
  9. poly-wheels
  10. poly-yne
  11. polyabolo

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