noun
- the belief that there is only one God
Usage: religious
Examples
- Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are examples of monotheism.
- The ancient Hebrews practiced monotheism in a world of polytheistic religions.
- Monotheism stands in contrast to the worship of multiple gods.
- The pharaoh Akhenaten briefly introduced monotheism to ancient Egypt.
- Many scholars study the development of monotheism in ancient civilizations.
- Monotheism emphasizes the unity and supremacy of one divine being.