demonism

[ dee-muh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. belief in demons.
2. the study of demons; demonology.

demonism

/ ˈdiːməˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. 1. belief in the existence and power of demons
   2. worship of demons
2. See demonology
   another word for demonology

Derived Forms

• ˈdemonist, noun

Other Words From

• demon·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of demonism¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; demon- + -ism

Example Sentences

Demonism sees gods in living organisms of every species—trees, animals, and men.

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The popular religion once more turned out to be a grand revival of demonism.

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As they gained power in society this notion spread, and there was a great revival of popular demonism.

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Another direct and immediate product of primitive demonism is the notion of the evil eye.

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Greek religion is most remarkable because we find in Homer very little demonism.

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