polytheism

From French polythéisme, from Ancient Greek πολύς (polús, “many”) and θεός (theós, “god”), corresponding to poly- +‎ theism.

• IPA^(key): /pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/

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polytheism (countable and uncountable, plural polytheisms)

1. The belief in the existence of multiple gods.
   • 1734, George Sale, transl., Alcoran of Mohammed:

     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.

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