THEISM


Meaning of THEISM in English

[ 'θi:ɪz(ə)m ]

■ noun belief in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe. Compare with deism .

Derivatives

theist noun

theistic -'ɪstɪk adjective

Origin

C17: from Gk theos 'god' + -ism .

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