Devil Definition, Prefix, Suffix, Ologies and Isms, Devil Information and Meaning

See also DEMONS; EVIL; GOD and GODS; HELL; RELIGION; SIN; THEOLOGY.

adiabolist

a person who denies the existence of the devil.

diabolism

1. belief in or worship of the devil.

2. Theology. an action aided or prompted by the devil; sorcery; witchcraft. —diabolist, n.

diabology, diabolology

1. the study of the devil.

2. devil lore.

Izedism

the beliefs of the Izedis, a Mesopotamian sect said to worship the devil. Also Yezdism, Yezidism. —Izedi, Yezdi, Yezidi, n.

monodiabolism

belief in the existence of only one devil. Cf. polydiabolism.

Pan-Satanism

a Gnostic doctrine that the material world expresses the personality of Satan.

polydiabolism

the belief that many devils exist. Cf. monodiabolism.

Satanism

1. the worship of Satan or evil powers.

2. a parody of Christian ceremonies in which the devil is worshiped. —Satanist, n.

Satanophany

the appearance of Satan on earth.

Yezdism, Yezidism

Izedism.