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Webster 1913 Edition


Polytheism

Pol′y-the-ism

,
Noun.
[
Poly-
+ Gr. [GREEK] cf. F.
polythéisme
.]
The doctrine of, or belief in, a plurality of gods.
In the Old Testament, the gradual development of
polytheism
from the primitive monotheism may be learned.
Shaff-Herzog.

Webster 1828 Edition


Polytheism

POL'YTHEISM

,
Noun.
[Gr. many and God.] The doctrine of a plurality of gods or invisible beings superior to man, and having an agency in the government of the world.

Definition 2024


polytheism

polytheism

English

Noun

polytheism (plural polytheisms)

  1. The belief in the existence of multiple gods.

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