What is another word for polytheistic?

Pronunciation: [pˌɒlɪθiːˈɪstɪk] (IPA)

Polytheistic is a term generally used to refer to a religion or belief system that worships multiple gods or deities. Some synonyms that can be used to convey the same meaning include henotheistic, pantheistic and idolatrous. Henotheistic refers to the worship of a single god, but also acknowledges the existence of other gods. Pantheistic believes that everything in existence is divine and that there is no separation between the creator and the created. Idolatrous refers to the practice of worshiping physical idols or objects as a representation of deities. All these terms are used to describe beliefs or religions that involve multiple gods or deities.

What are the hypernyms for Polytheistic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for polytheistic?

The word 'polytheistic' means the worship of many gods. Its antonyms, on the other hand, imply a belief in a single deity. Monotheistic is the most common antonym of polytheistic. Monotheism, in contrast, believes in the existence of one god who created and governs the world. Other suitable antonyms for polytheistic could include faiths like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, which lay emphasis on the unity and singularity of God. Unlike polytheistic religions, these beliefs steer clear of the worship of multiple gods and consider the belief in a single, all-powerful deity as the epitome of religious devotion.

What are the antonyms for Polytheistic?

Usage examples for Polytheistic

God cannot be a reflection from human kings where there are no kings; nor a president elected out of a polytheistic society of gods, where there is as yet no polytheism; nor an ideal first ancestor where men do not worship their ancestors.
"The Faith of the Millions (2nd series)"
George Tyrrell
If then it appears that as man's intelligence and morality develop in due proportion, he advances from a material polytheistic immoral conception of the All, to a spiritual and moral monotheism, it may be claimed that the latter is a less inadequate conception.
"The Faith of the Millions (2nd series)"
George Tyrrell
All other religions are polytheistic or Pantheistic, or both together.
"Theological Essays"
Charles Bradlaugh

Related words: pantheon, henotheist, monotheist, theist, atheist

Related questions:

  • Are the gods real?
  • What is polytheism?
  • What is henotheism?
  • What is monotheism?
  • Word of the Day

    Fippenny bit
    "Fippenny bit" is a term used in British English to describe a small, old-fashioned coin worth two pennies. As "fippenny bit" is a relatively uncommon word, there are not many anto...