Demoniacism

/dɛˈmoʊniəsɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The state or condition of being demoniac; belief in or practice related to demon possession.

Etymology

From demoniac + -ism (belief system or condition suffix). Creates a noun form referring to the ideology or state itself.

Kelly Says

The study of 'demoniacism' in history reveals how religious belief systems and psychiatric knowledge interact—as science advanced, fewer people were diagnosed as demoniac and more received actual medical treatment.

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