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Definition of Demonism
1. Noun. A belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan).
Generic synonyms: Black Art, Black Magic, Necromancy, Sorcery
Derivative terms: Demonolatry, Diabolatry, Diabolist, Satanist
Definition of Demonism
1. n. The belief in demons or false gods.
Definition of Demonism
1. Noun. Belief in, or worship of demons or devils. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Demonism
1. belief in demons [n -S]
Medical Definition of Demonism
1. The belief in demons or false gods. "The established theology of the heathen world . . . Rested upon the basis of demonism." (Farmer) Origin: Cf. F. Demonisme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Demonism
Literary usage of Demonism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Folkways: A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs by William Graham Sumner (1906)
"Universality of primitive demonism. demonism is the broadest and most ...
Greek religion is most remarkable because we find in Homer very little demonism. ..."
2. The Cross and the Crescent as Standards in War by James J. Macintyre (1854)
"The evil Principle denominated demonism.—Illustrated by the practice of Torture
under the ... Terrible spectacle of a Multitude under the power of demonism. ..."
3. Demon Possession and Allied Themes: Being an Inductive Study of Phenomena of by John Livingston Nevius (1896)
"HISTORICAL SKETCH OF demonism. Alleged communications with the unseen world have
characterized the religious beliefs and practices of all nations from the ..."
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