Monotheism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌmɑnoʊ̯ˈθiɪzm̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Monotheism is a noun meaning The belief in a single deity (one god or goddess); especially within an organized religion.
Meaning
The belief in a single deity (one god or goddess); especially within an organized religion.
More Meanings
- The belief that God is one person (Judaism, Unitarian Christianity, Islam), not three persons (Trinitarian Christianity, Hinduism)
- (obsolete) Belief in the One True God, defined by More as personal, immaterial and trinitarian.
Word Forms
- monotheisms
- mono-theism
Antonyms for monotheism
Common opposites include polytheism, pantheism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include standardization, unity, tawhid, unification, unifying, uniformity.
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