Monotheist

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Pronunciation: /ˈmɑnəˌθiɪst/

Definitions of monotheist

noun a person who believes in the existence of only one God

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a monotheist and believes in only one god.

A2 Monotheists follow a religion that worships a single deity.

B1 As a monotheist, she only prays to one god.

B2 The monotheist tradition emphasizes the importance of monotheism.

C1 Scholars have debated the origins of monotheism among ancient monotheists.

C2 Monotheists adhere to a strict belief in the existence of only one god.

adjective relating to or characteristic of monotheism

Example Sentences

A1 She believes in only one god, so she is a monotheist.

A2 The monotheist religion worships a single deity.

B1 Monotheist beliefs are common in many major world religions.

B2 The monotheist perspective emphasizes the importance of a singular divine being.

C1 Scholars debate the origins and development of monotheist religions.

C2 Monotheist philosophies have influenced various aspects of society and culture throughout history.

Examples of monotheist in a Sentence

formal The monotheist belief system asserts the existence of only one God.

informal My friend is a monotheist and only believes in one God.

slang Monotheists are all about that one God life.

figurative In a world full of gods and goddesses, she stood out as a monotheist.

Grammatical Forms of monotheist

past tense

monotheized

plural

monotheists

comparative

more monotheistic

superlative

most monotheistic

present tense

monotheizes

future tense

will monotheize

perfect tense

has monotheized

continuous tense

is monotheizing

singular

monotheist

positive degree

monotheistic

infinitive

to monotheize

gerund

monotheizing

participle

monotheized

Origin and Evolution of monotheist

First Known Use: 1660 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'monotheist' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'monos' meaning 'single' and 'theos' meaning 'god'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'monotheist' was first used in the 17th century to describe the belief in a single deity, as opposed to polytheism. Over time, it has come to represent the concept of worshiping only one god in various monotheistic religions such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.