Meaning & use

Monotheists

noun·Academic

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People who believe in the existence of only one god.

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Jews, Christians, and Muslims are generally classified as monotheists.

Ancient Egypt briefly moved toward monotheists' worship under Pharaoh Akhenaten.

A note on using this word

The term combines the Greek roots 'monos' (single) and 'theos' (god), contrasting with polytheism, belief in multiple deities.

Words with an opposite meaning

polytheistsatheists

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