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theism

/ˈθiɪzəm/ /ˈtiɪzəm/

Meanings
noun
Belief in the existence of at least one deity.

Examples :

"Her theism was evident in her daily prayers and religious observances. "
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noun
(narrowly) Belief in the existence of a personal creator god, goddess, gods and/or goddesses present and active in the governance and organization of the world and the universe. The God may be known by or through revelation.

Examples :

"Her family's theism was reflected in their daily prayers and attendance at religious services, where they sought guidance from their personal God. "
religion theology philosophy doctrine supernatural being

Related Words

Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration reflected

reflected verb

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪd/

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."

Illustration resulting

resulting verb

/ɹɪˈzʌltɪŋ/

To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

"The lack of sleep resulted in a poor performance on the math test. "

Illustration organization

organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

Illustration attendance

attendance noun

/əˈtɛn.dəns/

The state of attending; presence or waiting upon.

"Attendance at the meeting is required."

Illustration revelation

revelation noun

/ɹɛvəˈleɪʃən/

The act of revealing or disclosing.

"The revelation that her brother was a famous author surprised everyone at the family reunion. "

Illustration consumption

consumption noun

/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

The act of eating, drinking or using.

"The consumption of snails as food is more common in France than in England."

Illustration goddesses

goddesses noun

/ˈɡɑdəsɪz/ /ˈɡɒdəsɪz/

A female deity.

"In Greek mythology, goddesses like Athena and Aphrodite had great power. "

Illustration observances

observances noun

/əbˈzɜːrvənsɪz/ /əbˈzɜːrvənsəs/

The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.

"The strict observances of the school's uniform policy ensured everyone dressed the same. "

Illustration existence

existence noun

/ɛɡ.ˈzɪs.təns/

The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.

"In order to destroy evil, we must first acknowledge its existence."

Illustration governance

governance noun

/ˈɡʌvənəns/ /ˈɡʌvəɹnəns/

The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.

""Good governance in a company ensures fair treatment for all employees." "

Illustration religious

religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "