English Explanatory Dictionary

Satanism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Worship or reverence to Satan (usually synonymous with "the Devil").
  2. A profession, philosophy, or ideological construct featuring a positive, admirable, or useful association to the figure, character or entity known as 'Satan'; or, featuring opposition to all morality and the procurement of what is wanted regardless of the consequences concerning others.
  3. LaVeyan Satanism.
  4. A devilish disposition.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Satanism.

Pronunciation

/ˈseɪtənɪzm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Satanism.wav

Word forms

Satanism Satanisms

Etymology

From Satan + -ism.

Related words

satanic satanist

Derived words

crypto-satanism
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