satanism
satanism Lexical Profile
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• noun
A group of ideological, philosophical, or religious beliefs and practices based on the figure of Satan, ranging from theistic worship of a literal deity to atheistic movements that revere Satan as a symbol of individualism and rebellion.
"The sociology seminar examined how modern Satanism often functions as a secular movement advocating for church-state separation."
Diabolical or profoundly wicked character, behavior, or obsession with evil.
"Critics of the Romantic poet accused his darker, more rebellious verses of promoting literary satanism."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often capitalized as 'Satanism', especially when referring to organized religious or philosophical movements (both atheistic movements that treat Satan as a literary symbol of rebellion and theistic sects).
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the mid-16th century, formed from the proper name 'Satan' (ultimately from Hebrew 'satan', meaning 'adversary' or 'accuser') plus the suffix '-ism'.