What does "satanism" mean?
Worship or reverence to Satan (usually synonymous with "the Devil").
Satanism
/ˈseɪtənɪzm/ noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: Worship or reverence to Satan (usually synonymous with "the Devil").
- Grammar: satanism is listed as noun.
- Nearest alternatives: atheistic satanism, black magic, black mass, chthonian worship.
- Useful contrasts: atheism, nonbelief, theistic Satanism.
- Usage evidence: Sami read books on Satanism and the occult.
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Worship or reverence to Satan (usually synonymous with "the Devil"). countable, uncountable
"Religious groups that follow Satanism include Luciferians and Laveyans."
- 2 Alternative letter-case form of Satanism. alt-of, countable, uncountable
"We don't burn our witches anymore, but sex and satanism still make for a good political bonfire."
- 3 a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan) wordnet
- 4 A profession, philosophy, or ideological construct featuring a positive, admirable, or useful association to the figure, character or entity known as 'Satan'; or, featuring opposition to all morality and the procurement of what is wanted regardless of the consequences concerning others. countable, uncountable
- 5 LaVeyan Satanism. countable, uncountable
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- 6 A devilish disposition. countable, uncountable
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
"Sami read books on Satanism and the occult."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "satanism"?
Common synonyms include: atheistic satanism, black magic, black mass, chthonian worship, demonism, demonism.
How do you use "satanism" in a sentence?
Sami read books on Satanism and the occult.
How do you pronounce "satanism"?
Pronounced /ˈseɪtənɪzm/.
Etymology
From Satan + -ism.