monotheism

[ mon-uh-thee-iz-uh m ]

/ ˈmɒn ə θiˌɪz əm /

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

monosymptomatic, monosynaptic, monotask, monotechnic, monoterpene, monotheism, monotheistic, monothelite, monothematic, monotherapy, monothermia

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Example sentences from the Web for monotheist

He inquires no further; yet he looks in the same direction as the Monotheist.
Know the Truth; A critique of the Hamiltonian Theory of Limitation|Jesse H. Jones
But though the monotheist believed only in one god, that did not prevent others from believing in an entirely different deity.
Nature and the Gods|Arthur B. Moss
The image that is finally stamped on his greatest work is not that of a roving adulterer, but of a monotheist of love.
The Art of Letters|Robert Lynd
To a monotheist, for instance, the name "God" is no true proper name, nor can he consistently give a proper name to his Deity.
International Congress of Arts and Science, Volume I|Various

Is not this universal soul a monotheist or solitary God who is in process of becoming a pantheist God?
Tragic Sense Of Life|Miguel de Unamuno

British Dictionary definitions for monotheist

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 monotheist

monotheism

A belief in one god. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic religions. (Compare polytheism.)