Part of Speech: Noun (plural)
Pronunciation: /ˌθi.oʊˈdi .mə.nɪsts/
Individuals or groups who construct their entire belief system around the conviction that a specific person is the embodiment of evil, despite lacking objective evidence. Their worldview is centered on opposing this figure, often attributing to them exaggerated or unfounded malevolence.
Derived from the Greek words theos (god) and daimon (demon), combined with the suffix -ist, indicating a follower or believer. The term reflects the quasi-religious fervor with which such individuals demonize their chosen antagonist.
Pronunciation: /ˌθi.oʊˈdi .mə.nɪsts/
Individuals or groups who construct their entire belief system around the conviction that a specific person is the embodiment of evil, despite lacking objective evidence. Their worldview is centered on opposing this figure, often attributing to them exaggerated or unfounded malevolence.
Derived from the Greek words theos (god) and daimon (demon), combined with the suffix -ist, indicating a follower or believer. The term reflects the quasi-religious fervor with which such individuals demonize their chosen antagonist.
"The group's relentless focus on vilifying the politician, regardless of facts, marks them as true theodemonists."
"In their eyes, he could do no right; theodemonists often reject any information that contradicts their narrative."
"In their eyes, he could do no right; theodemonists often reject any information that contradicts their narrative."
by Gio Marron April 16, 2025