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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAutotheism
/ˌɔː.təˈθiː.ɪ.zəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The belief that one is a god or possesses divine qualities.
"In some philosophical circles, autotheism is discussed as a form of extreme individualism." - 2
A theological doctrine asserting that God is self-existent and not dependent on anything else.
"The concept of autotheism challenges traditional views of divine creation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'autotheism' is derived from the Greek roots 'auto-' meaning 'self' and 'theos' meaning 'god'. It emerged in theological discussions in the 19th century, reflecting a belief in the self-deification or self-godhood of an individual.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Autotheism" is said worldwide
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Autothéisme
Transliteration: Oto-téisme
"L'autothéisme est un concept philosophique complexe."
Autotheismus
Transliteration: Autotheismus
"Der Autotheismus stellt eine interessante theologische Perspektive dar."
Autoteismo
Transliteration: Autoteismo
"L'autoteismo è un argomento di dibattito tra i filosofi."
Autoteísmo
Transliteration: Autoteísmo
"El autoteísmo se explora en varias corrientes filosóficas."
Autoteísmo
Transliteration: Autoteísmo
"O autoteísmo é um conceito intrigante na teologia moderna."
स्वयं-ईश्वरवाद
Transliteration: Svayam-Ishvarvad
"स्वयं-ईश्वरवाद एक जटिल दार्शनिक अवधारणा है।"
自神论
Transliteration: Zì shén lùn
"自神论在哲学讨论中占有一席之地。"
자신신론
Transliteration: Jasin sinron
"자신신론은 철학적 논의에서 중요한 개념입니다."
自己神論
Transliteration: Jiko shinron
"自己神論は哲学的な議論で重要な概念です。"
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