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henotheism
noun
the worship of a particular god, as by a family or tribe, without disbelieving in the existence of others.
ascription of supreme divine attributes to whichever one of several gods is addressed at the time.
/ ˈhɛnəʊθiːˌɪzəm /
noun
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
- heno·theist noun
- heno·the·istic 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