polytheists

[ˈpɒliθiːɪsts]
nounpl: polytheists
politeístas
1. People who believe in or worship multiple gods or deities
Ancient Greek polytheists worshipped gods like Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon.
Os antigos gregos politeístas adoravam deuses como Zeus, Atena e Poseidon.
2. Adherents of polytheism as a religious belief system
Hindu polytheists recognize multiple manifestations of the divine in their worship.
Os politeístas hindus reconhecem múltiplas manifestações do divino em sua adoração.
The term is primarily used in academic, historical, and religious discussions. In Brazil, it appears frequently in anthropology and religious studies texts when discussing non-monotheistic belief systems, particularly in reference to indigenous religions and ancient civilizations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
idol worshipperspagansheathens
Antonyms / Antônimos
monotheistsatheistsagnostics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
politeístas
standard term used in religious and academic contexts
Portugal
politeístas
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

polytheismdeitytheismpaganismmythology

Related Idioms & Phrases

believers in many gods
multiple deity worshippers
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