monotheism

[ mon-uh-thee-iz-uhm ]

noun
  1. the doctrine or belief that there is only one God.

Origin of monotheism

1
First recorded in 1650–60; mono- + (poly)theism

Other words from monotheism

  • mon·o·the·ist, noun, adjective
  • mon·o·the·is·tic, mon·o·the·is·ti·cal, adjective

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How to use monotheism in a sentence

  • The image that is finally stamped on his greatest work is not that of a roving adulterer, but of a monotheist of love.

    The Art of Letters | Robert Lynd
  • A topical example of the identity of thought is furnished by a hymn of the monotheist Ikhnaton in honour of Aton.

  • From the time of the captivity and return onward to the present day the Jew has been a strict monotheist.

    Training the Teacher | A. F. Schauffler
  • Elsewhere we hear of times of toleration and indulgence even for the hunted Monotheist,—in medieval Christendom, never.

  • Is not this universal soul a monotheist or solitary God who is in process of becoming a pantheist God?

    Tragic Sense Of Life | Miguel de Unamuno

British Dictionary definitions for monotheism

monotheism

/ (ˈmɒnəʊθɪˌɪzəm) /


noun
  1. the belief or doctrine that there is only one God

Derived forms of monotheism

  • monotheist, noun, adjective
  • monotheistic, adjective
  • monotheistically, adverb

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Cultural definitions for monotheism

monotheism

A belief in one god. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic religions. (Compare polytheism.)

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