Monotheist
noun
A person who believes there is only one god.
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are religions followed by monotheists.
Often appears as...
- practicing monotheist
- devout monotheist
noun
A person who believes there is only one god.
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are religions followed by monotheists.
Often appears as...
- practicing monotheist
- devout monotheist
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Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used often when discussing religion to specify belief in just one god, compared to polytheist.
She's a monotheist, worshipping only one deity, unlike ancient Greek polytheists.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
When discussing beliefs, use 'monotheist' respectfully to acknowledge someone's faith.
He's a devout monotheist and takes his beliefs very seriously.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Interchangeable
Don't confuse 'monotheist' with 'monogamous'. The first is about god-beliefs, the second about relationships.
They are monotheists in faith, but discussing their personal lives would involve the term 'monogamous'.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used often when discussing religion to specify belief in just one god, compared to polytheist.
She's a monotheist, worshipping only one deity, unlike ancient Greek polytheists.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
When discussing beliefs, use 'monotheist' respectfully to acknowledge someone's faith.
He's a devout monotheist and takes his beliefs very seriously.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Interchangeable
Don't confuse 'monotheist' with 'monogamous'. The first is about god-beliefs, the second about relationships.
They are monotheists in faith, but discussing their personal lives would involve the term 'monogamous'.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used often when discussing religion to specify belief in just one god, compared to polytheist.
She's a monotheist, worshipping only one deity, unlike ancient Greek polytheists.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
When discussing beliefs, use 'monotheist' respectfully to acknowledge someone's faith.
He's a devout monotheist and takes his beliefs very seriously.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Interchangeable
Don't confuse 'monotheist' with 'monogamous'. The first is about god-beliefs, the second about relationships.
They are monotheists in faith, but discussing their personal lives would involve the term 'monogamous'.
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Quote examples
G. Willow Wilson
American Writer
I discovered I was a monotheist... That rules out polytheism. I have also had a problem with authority, which rules out any religion with a priesthood or leader who claims to be God's representative on Earth.
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Theodor Reik
American Psychologist
The lover is a monotheist who knows that other people worship different gods but cannot himself imagine that there could be other gods.
Quote examples
G. Willow Wilson
American Writer
I discovered I was a monotheist... That rules out polytheism. I have also had a problem with authority, which rules out any religion with a priesthood or leader who claims to be God's representative on Earth.
Quote examples
Theodor Reik
American Psychologist
The lover is a monotheist who knows that other people worship different gods but cannot himself imagine that there could be other gods.
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