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Definition of monotheism

monotheism

/ˈmɑːnoʊθiːˌɪzəm/
mon · o · the · ism
Adverb:monotheistically
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Plural:monotheisms
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Adjective:monotheistic
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monotheism Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The religious doctrine or belief that there is only one God.

Example

"Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are the three major Abrahamic religions founded on the principle of monotheism."

Antonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Strict monotheism holds that only one deity exists, whereas henotheism acknowledges the existence of multiple gods while devoting worship primarily to one.

• Nearby Words

monosyllable
monotask
monotasking
monotheism
monotheistic
monotone
monotonically

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century by the English philosopher Henry More, formed from the Ancient Greek 'monos' (single, alone) and 'theos' (god) with the suffix '-ism'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monotheism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monotheism
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