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creationism

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //kɹiˈeɪʃəˌnɪzəm// UK //kɹiːˈeɪʃənˌɪzəm// cre·ation·ism

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.


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.

Origin

From creation + -ism.

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