cosmotheism
|cos-mo-the-ism|
C2
/ˈkɒzməʊˌθiːɪzəm/
universe as divine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cosmotheism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kosmos' meaning 'universe' and 'theos' meaning 'god'.
Historical Evolution
'Kosmos' and 'theos' combined in Greek to form 'kosmotheos', which evolved into the modern English word 'cosmotheism'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the belief in the universe as a god', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a belief system that considers the universe as a manifestation of God or a divine entity.
Cosmotheism suggests that the universe itself is divine.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42