Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

satanism

/ˈseɪtənɪzm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.55 in modern English

Syllables: sa-tanism
IPA: /ˈseɪtənɪzm/

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Worship or reverence to Satan (usually synonymous with "the Devil").

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A profession, philosophy, or ideological construct featuring a positive, admirable, or useful association to the figure, character or entity known as 'Satan'; or, featuring opposition to all morality and the procurement of what is wanted regardless of the consequences concerning others.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

LaVeyan Satanism.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A devilish disposition.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Satanism.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Religious groups that follow Satanism include Luciferians and Laveyans."
"We don't burn our witches anymore, but sex and satanism still make for a good political bonfire."

Etymology

Etymology tree English Satan Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English Satanism From Satan + -ism.

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Religion.

Inflected Forms

Satanisms (plural)

Phrases

crypto-satanism

Frequently Paired Words

satanic satanist

Synonyms

diabolism demonism

Questions

How do you pronounce satanism?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈseɪtənɪzm/.
What does satanism mean?: Worship or reverence to Satan (usually synonymous with "the Devil").
Where does satanism come from?: Etymology tree English Satan Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English Satanism From Satan + -ism.

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