monotheism

[ mon-uh-thee-iz-uhm ]

/ ˈmɒn ə θiˌɪz əm /

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noun

the doctrine or belief that there is only one God.

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Origin of monotheism

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

OTHER WORDS FROM monotheism

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

Words nearby monotheism

monosyllable, monosymmetric, monotask, monotechnic, monoterpene, monotheism, monotheistic, Monothelite, monothematic, monotherapy, monotint

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How to use monotheism in a sentence

It is a founding story that has inspired the great monotheisms, because this myth has been reinterpreted again and again.
Hobby Lobby’s forfeited Gilgamesh tablet is headed back to Iraq, and authorities hope it will be a warning to smugglers|Peggy McGlone|September 22, 2021|Washington Post
Monotheism is strictly inconsistent with the supremacy of “merits” which is the very soul of Oriental religion.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature|Moncure Daniel Conway
The oldest religion of which we have clear and authentic account is probably the pure monotheism held by the Jews.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I|John Lord
Polytheism was dominant while their monotheism was as yet a persecuted belief.
The Necessity of Atheism|Dr. D.M. Brooks

That monotheism existed in Egypt before the days of Moses is, however, certain.
Secret Societies And Subversive Movements|Nesta H. Webster
For it is not here a question simply of the dogmatic belief in Monotheism as opposed to polytheism.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy|Isaac Husik

British Dictionary definitions for monotheism

monotheism

/ (ˈmɒnəʊθɪˌɪzəm) /

noun

the belief or doctrine that there is only one God

Derived forms of monotheism

monotheist, noun, adjectivemonotheistic, adjectivemonotheistically, 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.)