monolatry
[ muh-nol-uh-tree ]
noun
the worship of only one god although other gods are recognized as existing.
Origin of monolatry
1Other words from monolatry
- mo·nol·a·ter [muh-nol-uh-ter], /məˈnɒl ə tər/, mo·nol·a·trist, noun
- mo·nol·a·trous, adjective
Words Nearby monolatry
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How to use monolatry in a sentence
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, noun
- monolatrous, adjective
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