monism

 
Pronunciation: /ˈmɒnɪz(ə)m, ˈməʊ-/

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'