Definition

A person who believes in monism, the idea that everything in the universe is interconnected and comes from a single source.

Example

As a monist, she believes that mind and body are part of the same reality.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a monist?

Yeah, I think they believe everything is connected in some way.

Exactly! I find that idea really fascinating.

Me too, it makes you think about how we all relate to each other.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monist → It is formed from "mono-" (from Greek "monos", meaning single or alone) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). The word "monist" refers to a person who believes in the doctrine that reality is ultimately one or that there is only one kind of substance or principle.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mono-' meaning 'single' and '-ist' meaning 'one who practices' — a monist is someone who believes in a single reality.

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