polytheism
advancedC1/ˈpɒliˌθiːɪzm/ · pol-y-the-ism
The belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities.
Meanings
The belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities.
کئی خداؤں یا الٰہوں پر ایمان یا عبادت
کثرت الٰہی
kasrat ilahi
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Common Collocations
- polytheistic beliefs
- polytheism in ancient cultures
- the practice of polytheism
Example Sentences
Many ancient civilizations practiced polytheism.
بہت سے قدیم تہذیبوں نے کثرت الٰہی کی عبادت کی۔
Bohat se qadeem tahzibon ne kasrat ilahi ki ibadat ki.
Polytheism often involves rituals for various deities.
کثرت الٰہی میں اکثر مختلف الہاؤں کے لیے رسومات شامل ہوتی ہیں۔
Kasrat ilahi mein aksar mukhtalif alahoon ke liye rasumat shamil hoti hain.
The study of polytheism provides insight into human beliefs.
کثرت الٰہی کا مطالعہ انسانی عقائد کی بصیرت فراہم کرتا ہے۔
Kasrat ilahi ka mutala insani aqeedon ki baseerat faraham karta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'theism' relating to gods.
Imagine a temple with many different statues representing various gods.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "πολυθεΐσμος (polutheïsmos)" — worship of many gods
First known use: 17th century
The term 'polytheism' has been in use since the 17th century to describe belief systems that include multiple deities.