"poly-theistic" meaning in English

See poly-theistic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more poly-theistic [comparative], most poly-theistic [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} poly-theistic (comparative more poly-theistic, superlative most poly-theistic)
  1. Alternative spelling of polytheistic Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: polytheistic
    Sense id: en-poly-theistic-en-adj-rfqIJ39s Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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