polytheistic
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- adjective
- /ˌpɒlɪˈθiːɪstɪk/
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politeísta
- This was the polytheistic belief system with a wide pantheon of gods.
- polytheistic religion
So lots of generals declaring themselves emperor now under a polytheistic religion.
- So lots of generals declaring themselves emperor now under a polytheistic religion.
- You know, India's polytheistic, it's plastic, it's pluralist.
Examples
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India's Hindu majority adheres to a polytheistic pantheon and gives goddesses an important role in it.
Academic text (1990) -
Ancient Rome was known for its polytheistic beliefs, worshipping multiple gods and goddesses.
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Most modern witches are followers of a nature-oriented, polytheistic faith.
Academic text (1997) -
Christianity coexisted with the polytheistic Roman religions for quite a while before becoming more hostile to other faiths.
Blog text (10) -
The widespread conversion of polytheistic pagans to monotheistic Christianity during the late Roman period was accomplished in great part by the absorption and adaptation of local patterns of worship.
Academic text (2000) -
Many traditions in ancient Greece were rooted in a polytheistic culture that honored various deities.
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Celtic religion is characterized by its polytheistic nature, featuring a wide array of gods associated with nature and war.
Synonyms
Believing in more than one god
Antonyms
How Monotheistic
Surface Forms
Morphology
polytheistic = polytheist (transparent) = poly + the + ist + ic
Adding -ic to 'polytheist' yields a regular adjective meaning 'relating to a polytheist or polytheism', so the derivation is straightforward.
Etymology
Polytheistic is made of poly- 'many' and theos 'god', as in polygon which means 'many sides' and theology which means 'study of God'. So a polytheistic religion is one that believes in or worships 'many gods'.