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monotheism

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mon·o·the·ism  (mn-th-zm)
n.
The doctrine or belief that there is only one God.

mono·theist n.
mono·the·istic adj.
mono·the·isti·cal·ly adv.

monotheism [ˈmɒnəʊθɪˌɪzəm]
n
(Christian Religious Writings / Theology) the belief or doctrine that there is only one God
monotheist  n & adj
monotheistic  adj
monotheistically  adv

monotheism
the doctrine of or belief in only one God. — monotheist, n.
See also: God and Gods
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.monotheismmonotheism - belief in a single God              
theism - the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
Judaism - the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism, Islam, Islamism - the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion"
polytheism - belief in multiple Gods
Translations
monotheism [ˈmɒnəʊˌθiːɪzəm] Nmonoteísmo m
monotheism [ˈmɒnəʊθɪˌɪzm] nmonoteismo
monotheism [ˈmɒnəʊθɪˌɪzm] nmonoteismo


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