monotheistic

[ mon-uh-thee-is-tik ]

adjective

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

   a monotheistic religion.

Other Words From

• mono·the·isti·cal·ly adverb
• nonmon·o·the·istic adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of monotheistic¹

monothe(ism) + -istic

Example Sentences

Add Jews and Muslims to the mix, and a monotheistic belief in a sentient higher power is practically universal in the U.S.

From The Daily Beast

Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that was founded in Punjab, India, in the 15th century.

From The Daily Beast

Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that originated about 500 years ago in the Punjab region of South Asia.

From The Daily Beast

All three major monotheistic religions draw their strength from a holy book and have rituals involving the book.

From The Daily Beast

From such influences it was necessary that Abram should be removed if he was to found a nation with a monotheistic belief.

From Project Gutenberg

I believe that the Egyptians were, in reality, monotheistic; but my authority for the idea has escaped me.

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They agreed, however, in cleansing it from its polytheistic setting, and giving it a strictly monotheistic tone.

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Hitherto there had been little ill-will between monotheistic Sikhs and Muhammadans.

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It is plain that the conception of monotheistic omnipotence had not yet been formed.

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