hen·o·the·ism (h n  -th - z m)n. Belief in one god without denying the existence of others. [Greek heno- (from heis, hen-, one; see sem-1 in Indo-European roots) + Greek theos, god; see dh s- in Indo-European roots + -ism.]hen o·theist n.hen o·the·istic adj. |
henotheism [ˈhɛnəʊθiːˌɪzəm]
n
(Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) the worship of one deity (of several) as the special god of one's family, clan, or tribe
[from Greek heis one + theos god]
henotheist n
henotheistic adj
henotheism
a belief in one suprème or specially venerated god who is not the only god. — henotheist, n.
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