theist

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: theisticaltheistic

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. one who believes in the existence of a god or gods

Adjective (1)

  1. of or relating to theismSynonyms: theisticaltheistic
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Theist \The"ist\, n. [Cf. F. th['e]iste. See Theism.] One who believes in the existence of a God; especially, one who believes in a personal God; -- opposed to atheist. [1913 Webster] Theistic
Deist \De"ist\ (d[=e]"[i^]st), n. [L. deus god: cf. F. d['e]iste. See Deity.] One who believes in the existence of a God, but denies revealed religion; a freethinker. [1913 Webster]

Note: A deist, as denying a revelation, is opposed to a Christian; as, opposed to the denier of a God, whether atheist or pantheist, a deist is generally denominated theist. --Latham.

Syn: See Infidel. Deistic

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