theist
2 synonyms and 3 antonyms for theist, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who believes that at least one god exists, especially a god who created the world and remains involved in it.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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.”
Opposites
How to use theist
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.