Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

autotheism

Noun

/ˌɔːtəˈθiːɪzəm/

Definition

The belief that one is a deity or god, or the practice of self-deification.

Examples

She explored autotheism in her philosophy class, discussing the implications of self-deification.
In some literary works, characters exhibit traits of autotheism, believing they have the power of a deity.
The cult promoted autotheism, encouraging followers to see themselves as divine beings.

Meaning

Autotheism is derived from the Greek roots ‘auto’ meaning ‘self’ and ‘theos’ meaning ‘god’. It refers to a belief system where an individual considers themselves as a god or embodies the divine.