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Polyeist

Polyeist is a noun that refers to an individual who believes in or worships multiple gods or deities, often distinguished from monotheism.

Sense 1:

As a theological term, a polyeist is someone who practices polytheism, which is the belief in and worship of many gods or deities. In ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks and Romans, there were numerous polyeists who worshipped gods associated with various aspects of life.

Example Sentence: The polyeist offered prayers to the gods of love, war, and wisdom.

Sense 2:

Locally, colloquially or humorously, a polyeist can also be used to describe someone who has a penchant for or is actively involved in having multiple romantic or sexual partners simultaneously.

Example Sentence: John was affectionately known as a polyeist among his friends due to his simultaneous relationships with three different people.