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monotheism

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun monotheism has 1 sense
  1. monotheism - belief in a single God
    --1 is a kind of
    theism
    Antonyms: polytheism
    --1 has particulars:
     Judaism; Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism

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Term: Monotheism

Description:

Monotheism refers to the religious belief or doctrine that there is only one supreme god or deity. It is the opposite of polytheism, where multiple gods or deities are worshipped. Monotheistic religions emphasize the unity and singularity of divine power.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Religious Belief

In the context of religious belief, monotheism denotes the belief in a single god as the creator and ruler of the universe. This belief system is central to several major world religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

Example Sentence: Christianity, one of the world's largest monotheistic religions, teaches that there is only one God who manifests in the Holy Trinity.

Sense 2: Opposition to Polytheism

Monotheism can also refer to the rejection or opposition of the worship of multiple gods and the belief in their existence. This perspective asserts the existence of only one supreme deity.

Example Sentence: In ancient times, philosophers like Socrates advocated for monotheism and criticized the prevalent polytheistic beliefs.

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