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Definition of polytheist

polytheist

/ˈpɒl.i.θiː.ɪst/
pol · y · the · ist
Adverb:polytheistically
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Plural:polytheists
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Adjective:polytheistic
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• noun

1

A person who believes in or worships more than one god.

Example

"In classical antiquity, the typical Roman citizen was a polytheist who honored household spirits alongside the major state deities."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characterized by, or practicing belief in multiple gods; polytheistic.

Example

"Archaeologists uncovered numerous shrines dedicated to the various deities of the ancient polytheist society."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French polythéiste, derived from Ancient Greek πολύθεος (polútheos, 'of many gods'), combining πολύς (polús, 'many') and θεός (theós, 'god').

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