monotheism

[mon-uh-thee-iz-uh m] /ˈmɒn ə θiˌɪz əm/
noun
1.
the doctrine or belief that there is only one God.
Origin
1650-60; mono- + (poly)theism
Related forms
monotheist, noun, adjective
monotheistic, monotheistical, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for monotheism

monotheism

/ˈmɒnəʊθɪˌɪzəm/
noun
1.
the belief or doctrine that there is only one God
Derived Forms
monotheist, noun, adjective
monotheistic, adjective
monotheistically, adverb
Word Origin and History for monotheism
n.

"belief that there is but one god," 1650s, from Greek mono-, comb. form of monos "single, alone" (see mono-) + theos "a god" (see Thea).

monotheism in Culture

monotheism definition


A belief in one god. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic religions. (Compare polytheism.)