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creationism

noun

Simple meaning

The literal belief in the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

kɹiˈeɪʃənɪzəm

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Definition

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noun

  1. The literal belief in the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis

    “Creationism denies the theory of evolution of species.”

  2. Any creationary belief, especially a belief that the origin of things is due to an event or process of creation brought about by the deliberate act of any divine agency, such as a Creator God.

  3. The belief that a deity created the world, especially as described in a particular religious text, such as the Quran or the Book of Genesis.

  4. theology

    The Abrahamic doctrine that each individual human soul is created by God, as opposed to traducianism.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

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This meaning: The literal belief in the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis

Used this way, creationism is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Heard in a sentence
“Creationism denies the theory of evolution of species.”
Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “Creationism denies the theory of evolution of species.”noun

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