Word
monotheism
Meanings
the belief in the existence of only one God
a religious system or tradition based on belief in one God
Definition
Monotheism is the belief that there is only one God.
Monotheism is the religious belief that a single God exists and is worthy of worship. It contrasts with polytheism, which involves belief in many gods. The term is often used in discussions of theology, history, and comparative religion.
Examples
- In her thesis, she argues that monotheism reshaped political authority as much as religious practice.
- They discussed monotheism in a comparative religion seminar and challenged each other’s assumptions respectfully.
- I used to treat monotheism as a simple definition, but I now see how many interpretations it contains.
- He explored monotheism through ancient texts and found the historical debates more complex than he expected.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse monotheism with monogamy because both begin with mono-, but monotheism is about belief in one God.
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