theothanatology

English

Etymology

From theo- +‎ thanato- +‎ -ology.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɒlədʒi

Noun

theothanatology (usually uncountable, plural theothanatologies)

1. (philosophy, theology) A range of philosophical and theological explorations of the idea that God may be dead.
   • 1993, Marianthe Colakis, The classics in the American theater of the 1960s and early 1970s:

     It is no wonder that so many have felt humanity should overthrow such a God and be happier without him. Much of the theothanatology of the 1960s expressed optimism that civilization - particularly American civilization - was ready to do so at last.

Derived terms

• theothanatological