"transtheistic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more transtheistic [comparative], most transtheistic [superlative]
Etymology: From trans- + theistic, coined by philosopher Paul Tillich and Indologist Heinrich Zimmer; see quotations below. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|trans|theistic}} trans- + theistic Head templates: {{en-adj}} transtheistic (comparative more transtheistic, superlative most transtheistic)
  1. (of a belief system) Transcending theism. Wikipedia link: Heinrich Zimmer, Paul Tillich, transtheistic Categories (topical): Religion

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