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monolatry
[ muh-nol-uh-tree ]
noun
- the worship of only one god although other gods are recognized as existing.
monolatry
/ mɒˈnɒlətə; mɒˈnɒlətrɪ /
noun
- the exclusive worship of one god without excluding the existence of others
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Derived Forms
- moˈnolatrous, adjective
- monolater, noun
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Other Words From
- mo·nol·a·ter [m, uh, -, nol, -, uh, -ter], mo·nola·trist noun
- mo·nola·trous adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of monolatry1
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Example Sentences
It is in the category of monolatry that I conceive the theology of the old Israelites must be ranged.
From Project Gutenberg
In contrast with 'henotheism' or 'monolatry,' such as the worship of the early Hebrews.
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