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Definition of pantheist

pantheist

/ˈpæn.θi.ɪst/
pan · the · ist
Adverb:pantheistically
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Plural:pantheists
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Adjective:pantheistic
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pantheist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who believes that God and the physical universe are identical, or that all things compose an all-encompassing, immanent deity.

Example

"The philosopher Baruch Spinoza is widely regarded as one of history's most influential pantheists."

2

A person who worships or tolerates all gods of various cults and religions.

Example

"In the syncretic culture of the ancient empire, many citizens functioned as pantheists who honored local and foreign deities alike."

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• adjective

1

Relating to or characteristic of pantheism or its adherents.

Example

"Much of the nineteenth-century Romantic poetry reflects a deeply pantheist view of the natural world."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'pantheist' (one who believes that God and the universe are identical) with 'polytheist' (one who believes in multiple distinct gods).

• Nearby Words

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pantaloons
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pantheon
panther
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1705 by the Irish philosopher John Toland, formed from Ancient Greek 'pan-' (meaning 'all') and 'theos' (meaning 'god'), combined with the suffix '-ist'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pantheist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pantheist
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