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creationismthe religious belief that the universe and living organisms originate from specific acts of divine creation, as in the biblical account, rather than by natural processes such as evolution

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the religious belief that the universe and living organisms originate from specific acts of divine creation, as in the biblical account, rather than by natural processes such as evolution

Pronunciation (IPA): /kriˈeɪʃəˌnɪzəm/

Korean meaning: 우주와 생명체가 진화 같은 자연적 과정이 아닌 성경에 나오는 것처럼 신의 특별한 창조 행위로부터 생겨났다는 종교적 믿음, 창조론

Korean pronunciation: 크리**에이**션니즘

Example Sentences

  • The biology teacher awkwardly explained that according to creationism, dinosaurs and humans lived together like in a prehistoric sitcom.
  • Many scientists argue that creationism lacks empirical evidence and should not be taught as science.
  • The museum's creationism exhibit featured dinosaurs wearing tiny 'Made by God' name tags.

creationism

NOUN

//kriˈeɪʃəˌnɪzəm//

the religious belief that the universe and living organisms originate from specific acts of divine creation, as in the biblical account, rather than by natural processes such as evolution

creationism concept
💡 Concept

the religious belief that the universe and living organisms originate from specific acts of divine creation, as in the biblical account, rather than by natural processes such as evolution

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creationism rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Creationism debates rationalism and materialism

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kriˈeɪʃəˌnɪzəm/
🇬🇧 UK/kriˈeɪʃəˌnɪzəm/

🌳Etymology

Rootcreate
Suffix--ism

Origin

라틴어 'creare(창조하다)'에서 온 'creation'에 '-ism(주의, 이론)'이 붙어 만들어진 단어로, 19세기에 진화론에 대한 반박으로 등장한 용어입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

nationalismrationalismmaterialism
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rationalism
materialism

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The biology teacher awkwardly explained that according to creationism, dinosaurs and humans lived together like in a prehistoric sitcom.

Many scientists argue that creationism lacks empirical evidence and should not be taught as science.

😄 Fun example

The museum's creationism exhibit featured dinosaurs wearing tiny 'Made by God' name tags.

The debate between creationism and evolution has influenced educational policies in several states.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

intelligent designdivine creationspecial creation

Antonyms

evolutionismnaturalismmaterialism

Related

theologyfundamentalismbiblical literalismpseudosciencereligion