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theism
the·ism
[
th ìzzəm
]
(
plural
the·isms
)
noun
Definition:
1.
belief in God:
belief that one God created and rules humans and the world, not necessarily accompanied by belief in divine revelation such as through the Bible
2.
belief in god or gods:
belief in the existence of a god or gods
[
Late 17th century. < Greek
theos
"god"
]
the·ist
noun
the·is·tic
[
thee ístik
]
adjective
the·is·ti·cal
adjective
the·is·ti·cal·ly
adverb
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