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polytheistic

/ˌpɒlɪθiːˈɪstɪk/

Meanings
adjective
Of or relating to polytheism,

Examples :

"The ancient Greeks had a polytheistic religion, worshipping gods like Zeus, Hera, and Poseidon. "
religion mythology theology

Related Words

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and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

Illustration had

had verb

/hæd/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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of preposition

/ɔv/ /ɒv/ /ə/ /ʌv/

Expressing distance or motion.

"The school is located five miles of the town center. "

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religion noun

/ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/

Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

"My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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polytheism noun

/pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/

The belief in the existence of multiple gods.

"Ancient Egyptian civilization was known for its polytheism, with many different gods and goddesses worshipped. "

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ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

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gods noun

/ɡɒdz/ /ɡɑdz/

A being such as a monotheistic God: a single divine creator and ruler of the universe.

"Many religions believe in one God, a single, all-powerful being who created the universe. "

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like noun

/laɪk/

(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

"Tell me your likes and dislikes."

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worshipping verb

/ˈwɜːrʃɪpɪŋ/ /ˈwɜːʃɪpɪŋ/

To reverence (a deity, etc.) with supreme respect and veneration; to perform religious exercises in honour of.

"Every Sunday, the family is worshipping at their local church. "

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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greeks noun

/ɡriːks/

An inhabitant, resident, or person of descent from Greece.

"Many Greeks enjoy spending time at the beach during the summer. "