Polydeism

//pɒliˈdeɪˈɪzˈəm// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Belief in the existence of many gods who collectively set the universe in motion, then ceased to interact with it. uncountable
  2. 2
    polytheism rare, uncountable

Etymology

Blend of polytheism + deism.

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