monolatry

[ muh-nol-uh-tree ]

/ məˈnɒl ə tri /

noun

the worship of only one god although other gods are recognized as existing.

Nearby words

monoicous, monoid, monokine, monokini, monola, monolatry, monolayer, monoline insurer, monolingual, monolith, monolithic

Origin of monolatry

First recorded in 1880–85; mono- + -latry

Related forms

mo·nol·a·ter

[muh-nol-uh-ter] /məˈnɒl ə tər/, mo·nol·a·trist, nounmo·nol·a·trous, adjective

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Examples from the Web for monolatry

In contrast with 'henotheism' or 'monolatry,' such as the worship of the early Hebrews.
Outspoken Essays|William Ralph Inge
It is in the category of monolatry that I conceive the theology of the old Israelites must be ranged.
The Evolution of Theology: An Anthropological Study|Thomas Henry Huxley

British Dictionary definitions for monolatry

monolatry

/ (mɒˈnɒlətrɪ) /

noun

the exclusive worship of one god without excluding the existence of others

Derived Forms

monolater (mɒˈnɒlətə) or monolatrist, nounmonolatrous, adjective

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