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ditheism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A belief in two deities, which may be in conflict with each other.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh1 Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Hellenic *dwi- Ancient Greek δῐ- (dĭ-)bor. Latin di-bor. English di- English theism English ditheism From di- + theism.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: diteisme — belief in two gods
  • French: dithéisme — belief in two gods
  • Japanese: 二神教 (nishinkyō) — belief in two gods
  • Romanian: diteism — belief in two gods