"demonianism" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /dɪˈmoʊni.ənɪzəm/ [General-American], /dɪˈməʊnɪənɪzəm/ [Received-Pronunciation]
Etymology: From demonian + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|demonian|ism}} demonian + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} demonianism (uncountable)
  1. (now rare) Possession by a demon or demons. Tags: archaic, uncountable
    Sense id: en-demonianism-en-noun-Gw7wRcb~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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