Definition of theism
: belief in the existence of a god or gods; specifically : belief in the existence of one God viewed as the creative source of the human race and the world who transcends yet is immanent in the world
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1678
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THEISM Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of theism for English Language Learners
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: the belief that God exists or that many gods exist
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