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demonism

[ dee-muh-niz-uhm ]

noun

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


demonism

/ ˈdiːməˌnɪzəm /

noun

    1. belief in the existence and power of demons
    2. worship of demons
  1. another word for demonology
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈdemonist, noun
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Other Words From

  • demon·ist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of demonism1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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