English word polydeism comes from English polytheism (The belief in the existence of multiple gods.), English deism
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| polytheism | English (eng) | The belief in the existence of multiple gods. |
| deism | English (eng) | A philosophical belief in the existence of a god (or goddess) knowable through human reason; especially, a belief in a creator god unaccompanied by any belief in supernatural phenomena or specific religious doctrines. |
| polydeism | English (eng) | (rare) : polytheism. Belief in the existence of many gods who collectively set the universe in motion, then ceased to interact with it. |