monotheism

 
Pronunciation: /ˈmɒnə(ʊ)ˌθiːɪz(ə)m/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the doctrine or belief that there is only one God.

Derivatives

monotheist

noun & adjective

monotheistic

Pronunciation: /-ˈɪstɪk/
adjective

monotheistically

Pronunciation: /-ˈɪstɪk(ə)li/
adverb

Origin:

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