monolatry

[ muh-nol-uh-tree ]

noun

1. the worship of only one god although other gods are recognized as existing.

monolatry

/ mɒˈnɒlətə; mɒˈnɒlətrɪ /

noun

1. the exclusive worship of one god without excluding the existence of others

Derived Forms

• moˈnolatrous, adjective
• monolater, noun

Other Words From

• mo·nol·a·ter [m, uh, -, nol, -, uh, -ter], mo·nola·trist noun
• mo·nola·trous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of monolatry¹

First recorded in 1880–85; mono- + -latry

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.

From Project Gutenberg