"dystheism" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /dɪsˈθiː.ɪzm/ [Received-Pronunciation]
Etymology: dys- + theism Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|dys|theism}} dys- + theism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dystheism (uncountable)
  1. The belief that there is a god, but that this god is not good, and possibly, although not necessarily, evil. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: maltheism
    Sense id: en-dystheism-en-noun-BkHeJZPY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with dys-

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