theomania

the·o·ma·ni·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thee-oh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]
- /ˌθi oʊˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thee-oh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]
- /ˌθi oʊˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə/

Definitions of theomania word

noun theomania a delusional mental illness in which a person believes himself or herself to be God or specially chosen by God, as to found a religious order. 1
noun theomania religious madness, esp when it takes the form of believing oneself to be a god 0

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Origin of theomania

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1855-60; See origin at theo-, -mania

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Parts of speech for Theomania

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theomania popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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