Word
creationism
Phoneticscre·ation·ism
US/kɹiˈeɪʃəˌnɪzəm/
UK/kɹiːˈeɪʃənˌɪzəm/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the belief that the universe and living things were created by a god or gods. It is often used to describe the idea that life on Earth was not formed by natural processes but by a divine act.
n. the belief that the universe and living organisms originate from specific acts of divine creation. Often contrasted with evolutionary theory in the context of scientific and religious debates.
Examples
“The school board debated whether to teach creationism in science class.”
“The museum exhibit explores the historical conflict between creationism and the scientific evidence for biological evolution.”
“While creationism remains a significant cultural and religious movement, the scientific community overwhelmingly supports the theory of evolution as the primary explanation for the diversity of life on Earth.”
Examples
simple
“The school board debated whether to teach creationism in science class.”
contextual
“The museum exhibit explores the historical conflict between creationism and the scientific evidence for biological evolution.”
complex
“While creationism remains a significant cultural and religious movement, the scientific community overwhelmingly supports the theory of evolution as the primary explanation for the diversity of life on Earth.”
Etymology
From creation + -ism.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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