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theism

[ thee-iz-uhm ]

noun

  1. the belief in one God as the creator and ruler of the universe, without rejection of revelation ( deism ).
  2. belief in the existence of a god or gods ( atheism ).


theism

/ ˈθ¾±Ëɪ³úÉ™³¾ /

noun

  1. the form of the belief in one God as the transcendent creator and ruler of the universe that does not necessarily entail further belief in divine revelation Compare deism
  2. the belief in the existence of a God or gods Compare atheism
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³Ù³ó±ð·¾±²õ³Ù [thee, -ist], noun adjective
  • ³Ù³ó±ð·¾±²õt¾±³¦ ³Ù³ó±ð·¾±²õt¾±Â·³¦²¹±ô adjective
  • ³Ù³ó±ð·¾±²õt¾±Â·³¦²¹±ô·ly adverb
  • non³Ù³ó±ð·¾±²õt¾±³¦ adjective
  • non³Ù³ó±ð·¾±²õt¾±Â·³¦²¹±ô adjective
  • non³Ù³ó±ð·¾±²õt¾±Â·³¦²¹±ô·ly adverb
  • un³Ù³ó±ð·¾±²õt¾±³¦ adjective
  • un³Ù³ó±ð·¾±²õt¾±Â·³¦²¹±ô adjective
  • un³Ù³ó±ð·¾±²õt¾±Â·³¦²¹±ô·ly adverb
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of theism1

First recorded in 1670–80; the- + -ism
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of theism1

C17: from Greek theos god + -ism
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Example Sentences

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References to the Creator and Nature’s God in the Declaration reflect a general theism that could be acceptable to Christians, Unitarians, deists and others.

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Many who regard theism as a backward-looking social force might usefully consider how each of these holidays contains the seeds of rebellion.

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And the Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan since Cupich wrote his essay reminds us that certain fervent forms of theism are implacably opposed to the tolerance and openness he preaches.

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Why not deism instead of theism, or pantheism instead of either?

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And Collins founded an organization called BioLogos to advance a belief in the deep compatibility of science, including evolutionary science, and Christian theism.

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