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polytheism

Syllabification: (pol·y·the·ism)
Pronunciation: /ˈpäliTHēˌizəm/
Definition of polytheism

noun

  • the belief in or worship of more than one god.

Derivatives

polytheist

Pronunciation: /-ˌTHēist/
noun

polytheistic

Pronunciation: /ˌpäliTHēˈistik/
adjective

Origin:

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

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Definition of polytheism in the British & World English dictionary

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