theist
3 antonyms for theist — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A person who believes that at least one god exists, especially a god who created the world and remains involved in it.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A person who believes that at least one god exists, especially a god who created the world and remains involved in it.
“As a theist, she sees no conflict between prayer and evolutionary biology.”
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How to use theist
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a classical theist
theist and atheist
theist philosopher
Mainly used in philosophy, theology and formal debate; in everyday speech people usually say believer or religious.
Etymology
From Greek theos 'god', plus the suffix -ist.
Full origin of theist →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a theist and a deist?
Both believe a god exists, but a theist believes that god remains involved in the world and may answer prayer or intervene, whereas a deist believes the creator set the universe going and has not interfered since. Deism therefore rejects revelation and miracles.
What is the difference between a theist and an agnostic?
Theism and atheism are positions about belief, while agnosticism is a position about knowledge. Someone can be an agnostic theist — believing in a god while accepting that it cannot be proved.
