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polytheistic

/ˌpɑˌɫiθiˈɪstɪk/ adj

Of or relating to polytheism.

Word Origin Polytheistic is a straightforward Greek compound: poly 'many' + theos 'god' — believing in many gods. The theos root is incredibly productive, giving us theology (study of god), atheist (without god), and monotheism (one god). The poly- prefix also appears in polygon (many angles) and polyglot (many tongues).

adj Of or relating to polytheism.

Ancient Greek religion was polytheistic, with gods like Zeus and Athena.

(形容词) 多神教的

古希腊宗教是多神论的，信奉宙斯和雅典娜等诸神。

(adjetivo) politeísta [Perteneciente o relativo al politeísmo.]

La religión de la antigua Grecia era politeísta, con dioses como Zeus y Atenea.

(adjectif) polythéiste [Qui se rapporte au polythéisme ; qui concerne la croyance en plusieurs divinités.]

La religion de la Grèce antique était polythéiste, avec des dieux comme Zeus et Athéna.

(Adjektiv) polytheistisch [Den Polytheismus betreffend oder auf ihm beruhend; an mehrere Götter glaubend.]

Die antike griechische Religion war **polytheistic** und verehrte Götter wie Zeus und Athene.

(形容詞) 多神教の；多神教に関する

古代ギリシアの宗教は多神教で、ゼウスやアテナなどの神々が崇拝されていた。

(adjetivo) politeísta; pagão [Relativo ao politeísmo.]

A religião da Grécia Antiga era politeísta, com deuses como Zeus e Atena.

Synonyms: pagan heathen idolatrous pantheistic animistic henotheistic non-monotheistic Antonyms: monotheistic unitarian Christian Jewish
Word parts: poly + the + ist + ic

Related words

polytheism polytheist theism theistic theology theologian theological theocracy

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