Henotheism
[hen-uh-thee-iz-uh m] /ˈhɛn ə θiˌɪz əm/
noun
1.
the worship of a particular god, as by a family or tribe, without disbelieving in the existence of others.
2.
ascription of supreme divine attributes to whichever one of several gods is addressed at the time.
/ˈhɛnəʊθiːˌɪzəm/
noun
1.
the worship of one deity (of several) as the special god of one’s family, clan, or tribe
n.
1860, from Greek henos, neuter of eis “one” (from PIE *sem- “one, as one”) + theism. Devotion to a single god without asserting that he is the only god. Coined by (Friedrich) Max Müller (1823-1900), professor of comparative philology at Oxford. Related: Henotheist.
Read Also:
- Henpeck
[hen-pek] /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/ verb (used with object) 1. to browbeat, bully, or intimidate (one’s husband, boyfriend, etc.). /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/ verb 1. (transitive) (of a woman) to harass or torment (a man, esp her husband) by persistent nagging
- Hen-party
noun, Informal. 1. a party or gathering for women only. noun 1. (informal) a party at which only women are present Compare hen night, stag night noun phrase A party for women only: Men have stag parties; girls have hen parties (1887+)
- Henpecked
[hen-pekt] /ˈhɛnˌpɛkt/ adjective 1. browbeaten, bullied, or intimidated by one’s wife, girlfriend, etc.: a henpecked husband who never dared to contradict his wife. [hen-pek] /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/ verb (used with object) 1. to browbeat, bully, or intimidate (one’s husband, boyfriend, etc.). /ˈhɛnˌpɛkd/ adjective 1. (of a man) continually harassed or tormented by the persistent nagging of a […]
- Hen-pecked
[hen-pekt] /ˈhɛnˌpɛkt/ adjective 1. browbeaten, bullied, or intimidated by one’s wife, girlfriend, etc.: a henpecked husband who never dared to contradict his wife. [hen-pek] /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/ verb (used with object) 1. to browbeat, bully, or intimidate (one’s husband, boyfriend, etc.). /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/ verb 1. (transitive) (of a woman) to harass or torment (a man, esp her husband) […]
- Hen-pen
noun A girl’s school, esp a private boarding school (1940s+ Students)