Definition

A person who believes in only one God.

Example

As a monotheist, she practices her faith by worshipping a single deity.

Conversation

I met someone who identifies as a monotheist at the conference last week.

Oh really? What did they say about their beliefs?

They were really passionate about the idea of one God guiding everything.

That's interesting! It's always cool to hear different perspectives on faith.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monotheist → It is formed from "mono-" (from Greek "monos", meaning single or alone) and "theos" (meaning god). The word "monotheist" refers to a person who believes in a single god.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mono-' meaning 'single' and 'theos' meaning 'god' — a monotheist is someone who believes in one god.

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