Theist (Noun)
Meaning
One who believes in the existence of a god or gods.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The philosopher was a theist who argued that the complexity of the universe was evidence of a divine creator.
- Many theists believe that prayer is a way to communicate with a higher power.
- The theist's worldview was shaped by her faith in a benevolent deity who guided human affairs.
- In contrast to atheists, theists generally believe that a god or gods play an active role in the world.
- The theist's argument for the existence of God was based on the idea of a necessary being that underlies all of reality.