theism
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[edit] Etymology
Back-formation from atheism, originally from Ancient Greek θεός (Theós), “‘god’”).
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- IPA: /θi'ĭz'əm
[edit] Noun
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theism (plural theisms)
- belief in the existence of one or more deities.
- belief in the existence of a personal creator God, especially by or through revelation (i.e, with no evidence other than faith or introspection).
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