henotheism

hen·o·the·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hen-uh-thee-iz-uh m]
- /ˈhɛn ə θiˌɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hen-uh-thee-iz-uh m]
- /ˈhɛn ə θiˌɪz əm/

Definitions of henotheism word

noun henotheism the worship of a particular god, as by a family or tribe, without disbelieving in the existence of others. 1
noun henotheism ascription of supreme divine attributes to whichever one of several gods is addressed at the time. 1
noun henotheism Adherence to one particular god out of several, especially by a family, tribe, or other group. 1
noun henotheism the worship of one deity (of several) as the special god of one's family, clan, or tribe 0
noun henotheism belief in or worship of one god without denying the existence of others 0
noun henotheism Belief in or worship of one deity without denying the existence of other deities. 0

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Origin of henotheism

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < Greek heno-, combining form of hén one (neuter of heîs) + theism

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Parts of speech for Henotheism

noun

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preposition

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exclamation

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henotheism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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