pantheism

noun

Definition of pantheismnext
as in paganism

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pantheism Western scholars also variously understand the concept of brahman in the Upanishads and Advaita Vedanta as a version of monism (the oneness of all things), pantheism (all is god), or panentheism (god is the whole universe and beyond). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 In 1809, Friedrich’s budding pantheism landed him in hot water. — Zachary Fine, The New Yorker, 28 June 2024 If anyone is wondering, stoicism and pantheism are my preferred lenses through to view the world. — Christa Allen, Allure, 28 May 2021 There’s a scene in The Wolf Gift where Reuben is staring up at the stars and musing about the nature of God, and his ruminations there almost seem to be a cosmic pantheism or something. — Geek's Guide To The Galaxy, WIRED, 18 Apr. 2012 While some people might think pantheism is silly, that doesn't matter. — Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pantheism
  1. paganism
  2. monotheism
  3. theology
  4. polytheism
  5. theism
  6. deism
  7. doctrine
Noun
  • There are still remnants of the Gauls in the modern French language, including the words for country and paganism, INRAP president Dominique Garcia pointed out.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • To Europeans, the binary of civility and savagery paralleled that of Christianity and paganism.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of paganism
Noun
  • Yet some European philosophers were intrigued by the monism of Vedanta philosophy, whereas Evangelical Christians saw the same monism as a foundation for proselytizing Christian monotheism.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For all its moral and political weight, monotheism is surprisingly hard to pin down.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of monotheism
Noun
  • The explosive growth of NAR, with its theology of demonization, conquest, and theocratic ambition, was a catalyst.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Paxton's stump speeches routinely allege Talarico's liberal theology doesn't reflect Scripture.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of theology
Noun
  • The faith codes included dozens of highly specific Christian denominations, as well as groups such as Ásatrú, which honors Norse gods; Eckankar, which emphasizes soul travel, dreams, and past-life study; and the Troth, a form of Germanic polytheism.
    — Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2026
  • As Jewish identity crystallized during and after the Babylonian exile, polytheism remained an enduring temptation.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of polytheism
Noun
  • But the revered text affirmed a generic theism – belief in a creator god – without mentioning Jesus or Christianity.
    — Thomas Tweed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
  • And that’s just for starters on theism of some Founding Fathers.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of theism
Noun
  • This vague gesture in the direction of deism has no antecedent in the book, no moral or theological trajectory to make Bambi’s insight meaningful or satisfying.
    — Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2022
  • Those intuitions usually commended a staid deism and scorn for those whose beliefs extended any further.
    — Jeffrey Collins, WSJ, 12 Mar. 2021
Definition of deism
Noun
  • Less apparent, though, is the dramatic shift in domestic security doctrine that undergirds these efforts.
    — Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Greece sees the system as central to modernizing its forces amid tensions with NATO neighbor Turkey, embracing new doctrines to counter ballistic missiles, drones, cyber threats and other evolving forms of warfare.
    — Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of doctrine

Browse Nearby Words

panted (after)
pantheism
pantheisms
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pantheism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantheism. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on pantheism

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about pantheism

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of dissonant

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
skateboard-dog-hat
Wordmaxxing Slang Quiz Give your vocabulary a glow up by getting sendy w...
See All