pro-theistic
|pro-the-is-tic|
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/ˌproʊˌθiˈɪstɪk/
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/ˌprəʊˌθiˈɪstɪk/
in favor of theism
Etymology
'pro-theistic' originates from the prefix 'pro-' (Latin 'pro') meaning 'for, in favor of' and from 'theistic', ultimately from Greek 'theos' meaning 'god' via Modern English 'theism'.
'pro-theistic' was formed in Modern English by combining the Latin-derived prefix 'pro-' with the adjective 'theistic' (from 'theism', which comes from Greek 'theos' 'god'), producing a compound meaning 'for theism'.
Initially the elements meant 'for' (pro-) and 'god' (theos); combined as 'pro-theistic' the term has come to mean 'in favor of theism' or 'supportive of belief in God(s)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a transformation: 'pro-theist' — a person who supports or advocates theism (derived from the adjective 'pro-theistic').
Debate participants included both pro-theistic advocates and vocal atheists.
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Adjective 1
favoring or supportive of theism; expressing a positive stance toward belief in a god or gods.
The article took a pro-theistic stance, arguing that belief in God was reasonable given the evidence presented.
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