Pronunciation: /diːɪst/
noun A person who believes in the existence of a God or supreme being but does not follow any specific religious doctrine.
A1 A deist believes in a higher power but does not follow a specific religion.
A2 The deist philosophy emphasizes the existence of a creator through reason and observation.
B1 Many Enlightenment thinkers were deists who rejected organized religion.
B2 Deists believe that God created the universe but does not intervene in human affairs.
C1 The deist perspective on spirituality often involves a personal connection to a higher power.
C2 Some famous historical figures, such as Thomas Jefferson, were known to be deists.
adjective Relating to or characteristic of deism.
A1 He is a deist who believes in a higher power but does not follow a specific religion.
A2 The deist philosophy emphasizes the existence of a creator who does not intervene in the world.
B1 Many Enlightenment thinkers were deist in their beliefs, rejecting organized religion.
B2 The deist perspective on spirituality often involves a personal connection to a transcendent being.
C1 The deist worldview reconciles faith with reason in a unique way.
C2 Deist thinkers throughout history have contributed to the development of modern philosophical thought.
formal The deist believes in a higher power that created the universe but does not intervene in human affairs.
informal My friend considers himself a deist because he believes in a higher power but doesn't follow organized religion.
slang Some people think deists are just agnostics who are afraid to admit it.
figurative Being a deist is like believing in a cosmic clockmaker who set things in motion and then stepped back to watch it all unfold.
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