polydeism

noun — 2 senses

polydeism

noun

/pɒliˈdeɪˈɪzˈəm/

Etymology Blend of polytheism + deism.

1

Belief in the existence of many gods who collectively set the universe in motion, then ceased to interact with it.

2

Rare polytheism

Related terms
deism, polydeist, polydeistic, polydeistical, polydeistically, polydeists, polytheism

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