polydeism

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/pɒliˈdeɪˈɪzˈəm/

noun

Belief in the existence of many gods who collectively set the universe in motion, then ceased to interact with it.

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Meanings

nounpolydeism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableBelief in the existence of many gods who collectively set the universe in motion, then ceased to interact with it.
  2. rareuncountablepolytheism

Origin

Blend of polytheism + deism.

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APA

polydeism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polydeism

MLA

“polydeism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polydeism. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “polydeism,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polydeism.

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