polytheism

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Etymology

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From French polythéisme, from Ancient Greek πολύς (polús, many) and θεός (theós, god), corresponding to poly- +‎ theism.

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  • IPA(key): /pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/
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polytheism (countable and uncountable, plural polytheisms)

  1. The belief in the existence of multiple gods.
    • 1734, George Sale, transl., Alcoran of Mohammed:
      And remember when Lokmân said unto his son, as he admonished him, Oh my son, give not a partner unto GOD; for polytheism is a great impiety.
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