monotheistic

American  

[mon-uh-thee-is-tik] / ˌmɒn ə θiˈɪs tɪk /

adjective

1. pertaining to, characterized by, or adhering to monotheism, the doctrine that there is only one God.

   a monotheistic religion.

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Other Word Forms

• monotheistically adverb
• nonmonotheistic adverb

Etymology

Origin of monotheistic

monothe(ism) + -istic

Example Sentences

"One example are neo-pagan groups, a religious and cultural current based on pre-Christian paganism whose followers see themselves as living Scandinavian paganism -- often in contrast to monotheistic religions such as Christianity."

From Science Daily

It is based on the teachings of Bahaullah, who was born in Iran in 1817 and is considered the prophet and founder of their monotheistic faith.

From Barron's

She craved transcendence, and like an increasing number of Americans, she didn’t find it in Christianity or another historic monotheistic religion.

From New York Times

"The number of those who identify as Zoroastrian is considerable," Mansour explains, referring to one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions founded 3,000 years ago in Persia, now known as Iran.

From BBC

Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic religion that predates Christianity and Islam.

From Seattle Times