monotheism
the doctrine or belief that there is only one God.
Origin of monotheism
1Other words from monotheism
- mon·o·the·ist, noun, adjective
- mon·o·the·is·tic, mon·o·the·is·ti·cal, adjective
Words Nearby monotheism
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How to use monotheism in a sentence
monotheism is strictly inconsistent with the supremacy of “merits” which is the very soul of Oriental religion.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel ConwayThe 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 LordPolytheism was dominant while their monotheism was as yet a persecuted belief.
The Necessity of Atheism | Dr. D.M. BrooksThat monotheism existed in Egypt before the days of Moses is, however, certain.
Secret Societies And Subversive Movements | Nesta H. WebsterFor 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
/ (ˈmɒnəʊθɪˌɪzəm) /
the belief or doctrine that there is only one God
Derived forms of monotheism
- monotheist, noun, adjective
- monotheistic, adjective
- monotheistically, adverb
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Cultural definitions for monotheism
A belief in one god. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic religions. (Compare polytheism.)
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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