monolatry

[muh-nol-uh-tree]

noun

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

Origin of monolatry

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

Related formsmo·nol·a·ter

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

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Historical Examples of 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

noun

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

Derived Formsmonolater (mɒˈnɒlətə) or monolatrist, nounmonolatrous, adjective

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