monolatry
[ muh-nol-uh-tree ]
/ məˈnɒl ə tri /
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noun
the worship of only one god although other gods are recognized as existing.
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OTHER WORDS FROM monolatry
mo·nol·a·ter [muh-nol-uh-ter], /məˈnɒl ə tər/, mo·nol·a·trist, nounmo·nol·a·trous, adjectiveWords nearby monolatry
monoicous, monoid, monokine, monokini, Monola, monolatry, monolayer, monoline insurer, monolingual, monolith, monolithic
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Example sentences from the Web for monolatry
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 HuxleyIn contrast with 'henotheism' or 'monolatry,' such as the worship of the early Hebrews.
Outspoken Essays|William Ralph Inge
British Dictionary definitions for monolatry
monolatry
/ (mɒˈnɒlətrɪ) /
noun
the exclusive worship of one god without excluding the existence of others
Derived forms of monolatry
monolater (mɒˈnɒlətə) or monolatrist, nounmonolatrous, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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