deist
[ dee-ist ]
noun
a person who believes in deism.
Origin of deist
1Other words from deist
- de·is·tic, de·is·ti·cal, adjective
- de·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
- non·de·ist, noun
- non·de·is·tic, adjective
- non·de·is·ti·cal, adjective
- non·de·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
- un·de·is·ti·cal, adjective
Words that may be confused with deist
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How to use deist in a sentence
And the wretched Defence they make for this their Apostacy (say the Deists) maketh the matter worse.
An Account of the Growth of Deism in England | William StephensIts vitality was somewhat injured by its controversy with the deists, and still more by the action of the state.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntThe Mongols, who were deists, treated all religions with respect, till they became Mohammedans.
The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 5 | Hubert Howe BancroftThere are divisions and dissensions in matters of religion among pagan idolaters, among Mahometans, and among Deists.
The Sheepfold and the Common, Vol. II (of 2) | Timothy EastThere are passages from which some have taken occasion to rank him among deists, and others among atheists.
On the Portraits of English Authors on Gardening, | Samuel Felton
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