the·ist
| \ ˈthē-ist
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plural theist
Definition of theist
: a believer in theism : a person who believes in the existence of a god or gods
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: one who believes in the existence of one God viewed as the creative source of the human race
Not surprisingly, both scientific skeptics and theists whose ideas of God center primarily on the notion of "intelligent design" have found Darwinian ideas religiously incoherent. — John F. Haught
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“Theist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theist. Accessed 22 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of theist was in 1650
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