demonianism

demonianism

English

Etymology

From demonian +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /dɪˈmoʊni.ənɪzəm/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /dɪˈməʊnɪənɪzəm/

Noun

demonianism (uncountable)

1. (now rare) Possession by a demon or demons.
   • 1971, Keith Thomas, Religion and the Decline of Magic, Folio Society 2012, p. 458:

     Strictly speaking, the belief in demonianism was distinct from that in witchcraft.