theism

 
Pronunciation: /ˈθiːɪz(ə)m/

noun

[mass noun]
  • belief in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe: there are many different forms of theismCompare with deism.

Derivatives

theist

noun

theistic

Pronunciation: /-ˈɪstɪk/
adjective

Origin:

late 17th century: from Greek theos 'god' + -ism