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theanthropism

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the⋅an⋅thro⋅pism

  [thee-an-thruh-piz-uhm]
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–noun
1. the doctrine of the union of the divine and human natures, esp. the manifestation of God as man in Christ.
2. the attribution of human nature to the gods.
Origin:
1810–20; the- + anthrop- + -ism

Related forms:
the⋅an⋅thro⋅pist, noun
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the·an·thro·pism   (thē-ān'thrə-pĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. Attribution of human traits to God; anthropomorphism.

  2. Christianity The doctrine of the union of human and divine natures in Jesus.

the·an'thro·pist n.
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