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monotheism

Syllabification: (mon·o·the·ism)
Pronunciation: /ˈmänəˌTHēˌizəm/

Definition of monotheism

noun

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

Derivatives

monotheist

noun & adjective

monotheistic

Pronunciation: /ˌmänəTHēˈistik/

adjective

monotheistically

Pronunciation: /ˌmänəTHēˈistik(ə)lē/

adverb

Origin:

mid 17th century: from mono- 'one' + Greek theos 'god' + -ism

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Definition of monotheism in the British & World English dictionary

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