"God of the gaps" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Attributed to Charles Coulson (1910−1974), though the concept was discussed significantly earlier. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} God of the gaps
  1. A God whose existence is put forward as an explanation for anything as yet unexplained by science. Wikipedia link: Charles Coulson, God of the gaps Derived forms: evolution of the gaps
    Sense id: en-God_of_the_gaps-en-name-iOJvN1qY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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