theism
Syllabification: (the·ism)
Pronunciation: /ˈTHēˌizəm/
Definition of theism
noun
- belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially belief in one god as creator of the universe, intervening in it and sustaining a personal relation to his creatures. Compare with deism.
Derivatives
- noun
Pronunciation: /THēˈistik/
adjective
Origin:
late 17th century: from Greek theos 'god' + -ism