adevism

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noun

The denial of the existence of gods, especially the legendary gods of Hinduism.

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Meanings

nounadevism (uncountable)
  1. dateduncountableThe denial of the existence of gods, especially the legendary gods of Hinduism.

Origin

From a- + deva + -ism, by analogy with atheism; introduced by Friedrich Max Müller.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

Vedaism
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APA

adevism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adevism

MLA

“adevism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adevism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “adevism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adevism.

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