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henotheism

noun

  1. the worship of a particular god, as by a family or tribe, without disbelieving in the existence of others.

  2. ascription of supreme divine attributes to whichever one of several gods is addressed at the time.

/ ˈhɛnəʊθiːˌɪzəm /

noun

  1. the worship of one deity (of several) as the special god of one's family, clan, or tribe

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Derived Forms

  • ˈhenotheist, noun
  • ˌhenotheˈistic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • heno·theist noun
  • heno·the·istic adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of henotheism1

1855–60;

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of henotheism1

C19: from Greek heis one + theos god