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creationism

[/kriːˈeɪʃənɪzəm/]
nounmasculinepl: creationisms
criacionismo
1. The belief that the universe and living organisms originate from specific acts of divine creation, as described in religious texts, rather than through natural processes like evolution
Creationism is taught in some religious schools as an alternative to evolutionary theory.
O criacionismo é ensinado em algumas escolas religiosas como uma alternativa à teoria evolutiva.
2. In artistic contexts, the belief that art should be created from imagination and inspiration rather than from direct observation of reality
The artist's approach to creationism emphasized pure imagination over realistic representation.
A abordagem do artista ao criacionismo enfatizava a imaginação pura em vez da representação realista.
Synonyms
creation theorydivine creation
Antonyms
evolutionismdarwinismmaterialism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
criacionismo
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
criacionismo
Standard academic and religious discourse
Portugal
criacionismo
Used in religious and educational contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

creationism vs. evolution debate
intelligent design creationism
old earth creationism
young earth creationism
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