"polydeistic" meaning in English

See polydeistic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more polydeistic [comparative], most polydeistic [superlative]
Etymology: poly- + deistic Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|deistic}} poly- + deistic Head templates: {{en-adj}} polydeistic (comparative more polydeistic, superlative most polydeistic)
  1. Of or relating to polydeism. Categories (topical): Religion

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