Creationism

/kriˌeɪʃəˈnɪzəm/

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Definitions of creationism

noun
the literal belief in the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis

“creationism denies the theory of evolution of species”

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types:
creation science
an effort to give scientific support for the truth of the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis

type of:
doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

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