Baalism

[ bey-uh-liz-uhm, bey-liz- ]

noun

1. the worship of Baal.
2. idolatry.

Other Words From

• Baal·ist Ba·al·ite [bey, -, uh, -lahyt, bey, -lahyt], noun
• Baal·istic Ba·al·it·i·cal [bey-, uh, -, lit, -i-k, uh, l, bey-, lit, -], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Baalism¹

First recorded in 1615–25; Baal + -ism

Example Sentences

The antagonism of Elijah was not against Baalism in general, but against the introduction of a rival deity.

From Project Gutenberg

By the sword he not only mounted the throne, but rooted out the Baalism against which Elijah and Elisha had both contended.

From Project Gutenberg

Baalism, the name given to the worship of natural causes, tending to the obscuration and denial of the worship of God as Spirit.

From Project Gutenberg