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polytheism

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒlɪˌθiːɪz(ə)m/

Definition of polytheism

noun

[mass noun]
  • the belief in or worship of more than one god: the polytheism of the ancient Near East

Derivatives

polytheist

noun

polytheistic

Pronunciation: /-ˈɪstɪk/

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: from French polythéisme, from Greek polutheos 'of many gods', from polu- 'many' + theos 'god'

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