theist noun. ['Ɵi:ɪst] M17.
[from Greek theos god + -IST.]
Orig., a person who believes in God or gods (opp. atheist). Now, a person who believes in one God who created and intervenes in the universe. Cf. DEIST.

■ the'istic adjective (a) of or pertaining to theists or theism; (b) rare of or pertaining to God or gods: L18.

■ the'istical adjective = theistic (a) L17.

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