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monism

Pronunciation: /ˈmɒnɪz(ə)m, ˈməʊ-/
Definition of monism

noun

Philosophy & Theology
  • a theory or doctrine that denies the existence of a distinction or duality in a particular sphere, such as that between matter and mind, or God and the world.
  • the doctrine that only one supreme being exists. Compare with pluralism.

Derivatives

monist

noun & adjective

monistic

Pronunciation: /-ˈnɪstɪk/
adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from modern Latin monismus, from Greek monos 'single'

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Definition of monism in the US English dictionary

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