monotheism

[ mon-uh-thee-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. the doctrine or belief that there is only one God.

monotheism

/ ˈmɒnəʊθɪˌɪzəm /

noun

1. the belief or doctrine that there is only one God

monotheism

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

Derived Forms

• ˈmonoˌtheist, nounadjective
• ˌmonotheˈistically, adverb
• ˌmonotheˈistic, adjective

Other Words From

• mono·theist noun adjective
• mono·the·istic mono·the·isti·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of monotheism¹

First recorded in 1650–60; mono- + (poly)theism

Example Sentences

It is a founding story that has inspired the great monotheisms, because this myth has been reinterpreted again and again.

From Washington Post

Monotheism is strictly inconsistent with the supremacy of “merits” which is the very soul of Oriental religion.

From Project Gutenberg

The oldest religion of which we have clear and authentic account is probably the pure monotheism held by the Jews.

From Project Gutenberg

Polytheism was dominant while their monotheism was as yet a persecuted belief.

From Project Gutenberg

That monotheism existed in Egypt before the days of Moses is, however, certain.

From Project Gutenberg

For it is not here a question simply of the dogmatic belief in Monotheism as opposed to polytheism.

From Project Gutenberg