Definition

A person who believes in the idea that the universe and living things were created by a divine being rather than through natural processes like evolution.

Example

Many creationists argue that scientific evidence supports their beliefs about the origins of life.

Conversation

I was reading an article about creationists and their beliefs.

Oh really? What do they believe exactly?

They think that the universe was created by a higher power, rather than through evolution.

That’s interesting! I never knew there was such a strong movement around that idea.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Creationist → It is formed from "creation" (from Latin "creatio", meaning the act of making or bringing into existence) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with something). A creationist is a person who believes in the creation of the universe and life by a divine being.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who believes in the 'act of making' ('creatio') and is a 'person' ('-ist') concerned with that belief — that's what a creationist is.

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