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Meaning of Polytheism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm

Definitions

  1. The belief in the existence of multiple gods.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A religion or belief system with multiple gods.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“And remember when Lokmân said unto his son, as he admonished him, Oh my son, give not a partner unto GOD; for polytheism is a great impiety.”
“The Chaldeans worshipped the seven planets. These seven planets were the "Seven Great Gods" of the ancients, and constituted a polytheism, the component members of which varied in importance, with the moon occupying the premier position.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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