Pantheist: meaning, definitions and examples

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pantheist

 

[ หˆpanหŒฮธiหษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

belief system

A pantheist is someone who believes that the universe and God are identical, viewing God as immanent in everything and not a distinct personal entity. This belief system advocates that everything collectively constitutes an all-encompassing, immanent God. Pantheists often see the divine in nature and the universe, rejecting traditional theism which holds that God exists outside of the universe and intervenes in human affairs. In pantheism, the sacredness is derived from the universe itself rather than a separate divine being.

Synonyms

cosmotheist, nature worshiper, universalist

Examples of usage

  • Her pantheist views reflect a deep respect for nature.
  • Pantheists may find spirituality in the cosmos.
  • He identifies as a pantheist, celebrating the connection between everything.

Translations

Translations of the word "pantheist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น panteรญsta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เคฅเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pantheist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panteis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฝั‚ะตะนัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ panteista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑŽ็ฅž่ซ–่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท panthรฉiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ panteรญsta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท panteist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ”์‹ ๋ก ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู†ุซูŠุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ panteista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ panteista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณ›็ฅž่ฎบ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ panteist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ panteisti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะฝั‚ัะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒœแƒ—แƒ”แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ panteist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ panteรญsta

Etymology

The term 'pantheist' is derived from the Greek words 'pan' meaning 'all' and 'theos' meaning 'god.' The concept has its roots in ancient philosophical traditions, where various thinkers proposed ideas about the divine being present in all things. However, the term was popularized in the 17th century by philosopher John Toland in his book 'Pantheisticon.' Throughout history, pantheism has been associated with various philosophical trends, including Spinozism, named after the philosopher Baruch Spinoza, who viewed God and the universe as a single entity. In modern times, pantheism has gained recognition in various spiritual movements that emphasize ecological awareness and the interconnectedness of life. Today, the beliefs and practices associated with pantheism continue to evolve, influencing discussions on spirituality, science, and environmental ethics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,345, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.