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ditheism

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di·​the·​ism | \ ˈdīthēˌizəm, (ˈ)dīˈth- \
plural -s

Definition of ditheism

: belief in or theory of the existence of two gods or of two original principles, one good and one evil (as in Manichaeism)

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Other Words from ditheism

ditheistic \ ¦dīthēˈistik \ or ditheistical \ -​stə̇kəl \ adjective

History and Etymology for ditheism

di- + -theism

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“Ditheism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ditheism. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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