monotheism
/'mɔnou,θi:izm/
Definition
- Noun:
- Belief in a single God: The doctrine or belief that there is only one God, as opposed to polytheism (belief in many gods) or atheism (belief in no god). It is a central tenet in religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The core of Islam is a strict monotheism.
- Scholars contrast the monotheism of the Abrahamic faiths with the polytheism of ancient Greece.
Advanced Usage
- "ethical monotheism": A form of monotheism that emphasizes the moral character and ethical demands of the one God.
- The prophets of Israel are often credited with developing ethical monotheism.
- "philosophical monotheism": The belief in a single, ultimate divine principle or ground of being, often discussed in philosophical theology.
- The concept of the Absolute in some philosophies can be seen as a form of philosophical monotheism.
Variants and Related Words
- Monotheist (noun): A person who believes in monotheism.
- She is a devout monotheist.
- Monotheistic (adjective): Characterized by or relating to monotheism.
- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are monotheistic religions.
Synonyms
- Theism (specifically when implying belief in one god, though theism can technically allow for more than one).
- One-God belief.
Antonyms
- Polytheism: Belief in or worship of more than one god.
- Atheism: Disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods.
- Henotheism: The worship of one god without denying the existence of others.
Noun
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belief in a single God
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