Monotheist: meaning, definitions and examples
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monotheist
[ ˈmɒnəθiːɪst ]
belief system
A monotheist is a person who believes in the existence of only one God. This belief is a central tenet of several major religions, including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Monotheism contrasts with polytheism, which is the belief in multiple gods.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She identified as a monotheist and attended services at a local church.
- Many monotheists follow the teachings of their single deity.
- The rise of monotheists changed the religious landscape of ancient civilizations.
Translations
Translations of the word "monotheist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 monoteísta
🇮🇳 एकेश्वरवादी
🇩🇪 Monotheist
🇮🇩 monoteis
🇺🇦 монотеїст
🇵🇱 monoteista
🇯🇵 一神教徒
🇫🇷 monothéiste
🇪🇸 monoteísta
🇹🇷 tek tanrıcı
🇰🇷 일신론자
🇸🇦 موحد
🇨🇿 monoteista
🇸🇰 monoteista
🇨🇳 一神论者
🇸🇮 monoteist
🇮🇸 eintrúi
🇰🇿 бір құдайға сенуші
🇬🇪 მონოთეისტი
🇦🇿 tək tanrıçı
🇲🇽 monoteísta
Etymology
The term 'monotheist' originates from the Greek words 'mono-', meaning 'one', and 'theos', meaning 'god'. The concept of monotheism emerged in various ancient cultures, but it became more clearly defined with the development of Judaism around the 6th century BCE. This marked a shift from polytheistic beliefs, which were prevalent in many ancient civilizations, towards the idea of a single, all-powerful deity. Over time, monotheism influenced the formation of major world religions, including Christianity and Islam, which share foundational texts that refer to God as singular and unique. As these religions spread, the concepts of monotheism influenced philosophical and theological thought throughout history, leading to various interpretations and understandings of what it means to worship one God.