"antidemonic" meaning in English

See antidemonic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more antidemonic [comparative], most antidemonic [superlative]
Etymology: From anti- + demonic. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|anti|demonic}} anti- + demonic Head templates: {{en-adj}} antidemonic (comparative more antidemonic, superlative most antidemonic)
  1. (religion) Opposing or countering demons. Categories (topical): Religion Translations (opposing or countering demons): antidemoníaco (Portuguese)

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