cosmicism

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noun

The literary philosophy developed by the American writer H. P. Lovecraft, stating that there is no recognizable divine presence, such as God, in the universe, and that humans are particularly insignificant in the larger scheme of intergalactic existence.

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Meanings

nouncosmicism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe literary philosophy developed by the American writer H. P. Lovecraft, stating that there is no recognizable divine presence, such as God, in the universe, and that humans are particularly insignificant in the larger scheme of intergalactic existence.
  2. uncountableThe scientific study of the cosmos.

Origin

From cosmic + -ism.

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APA

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

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

Chicago

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

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