"polydeist" meaning in All languages combined

See polydeist on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: polydeists [plural]
Etymology: From poly- + deist. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|deist}} poly- + deist Head templates: {{en-noun}} polydeist (plural polydeists)
  1. A person who believes in polydeism.

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