theist

/ (ˈθiːɪst) /

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noun

a person who believes in the doctrine of theism

a person who believes in the existence of God or gods

adjective

of or relating to theists or theism

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Derived forms of theist

theistic or theistical, adjectivetheistically, adverb

Words nearby theist

their, theirn, theirs, theirself, theism, theist, Jungle, The, Jungle Books, The, jury is still out, the, the King's English, Knights, The

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How to use theist in a sentence

I am a theist and an evolutionist, to be sure, but the combined term makes no sense to me.
Meet the Prizewinning Catholic Biologist Creationists Can’t Stand|Karl W. Giberson|April 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I think that eventually the BSA will drop its theist requirement.
Advocates Hail Boy Scouts Decision on Gay Members, but Fight Isn’t Over|Tricia Romano|January 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
If the Theist sees God but on the beautiful side, the superstitious man looks upon Him from the most hideous side.
Superstition In All Ages (1732)|Jean Meslier
The speculating atheist, the theist will tell us, may be an honest man, but his writings will cause atheism in politics.
Superstition In All Ages (1732)|Jean Meslier

The theist realizes, however, that belief is at one pole, reason at the other.
The Necessity of Atheism|Dr. D.M. Brooks
Thus the theist is led to the conclusion that the end justifies the means.
The Necessity of Atheism|Dr. D.M. Brooks
And on that point we certainly can speak with authority; for we have been where the Theist is, he has not been where we are.
Theism or Atheism|Chapman Cohen