How Do You Spell MONOTHEIST?

Pronunciation: [mˈɒnə͡ʊθˌiːɪst] (IPA)

Monotheist is a word that refers to a person who believes in only one god. Its spelling can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "mon," is pronounced as "mɑn," with a long o sound. The second syllable, "o," is pronounced as "ɑ." The final syllable, "theist," is pronounced as "θiɪst," with a soft th sound and a long i sound. When pronounced together, the word sounds like "mɑn-ɑ-thiɪst."

MONOTHEIST Meaning and Definition

1. A monotheist is a person who believes in the existence of only one supreme deity or god. Monotheism is a religious belief system that posits the existence of a singular, all-powerful, and all-knowing universal being. In monotheistic religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, adherents consider their deity as the only absolute authority and source of enlightenment. Monotheists conceive this supreme being as omnipotent, meaning possessing unlimited power, and as omniscient, possessing infinite knowledge and insight.

   This belief in monotheism stands in contrast to polytheism, which acknowledges the existence of multiple gods or deities. The monotheistic perspective asserts that all other objects of worship, deities, or divinities are either false, manifestations of the supreme god, or subordinate to the one true deity. Monotheistic faiths often emphasize the unity, sovereignty, eternity, and transcendence of the supreme god, inviting devotees to worship, seek guidance, and find solace through a personal and direct relationship with this singular divine entity.

   Central to the monotheistic worldview is the rejection of idolatry, the worship or veneration of physical objects or images as godlike. Monotheists typically believe that their god is beyond the limits of human comprehension and cannot be fully represented or embodied in any tangible form. Instead, adherents express their devotion and commitment to the supreme deity through prayer, rituals, and adherence to the ethical principles and commandments believed to originate from this divine source.

2. One who believes that there is but one God.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MONOTHEIST

• monotheisim
• monothiest
• monothism
• monotheisum
• monotheiat
• monotheidt
• monotheiet
• monotheiwt
• monotheit
• monotheite
• Monaytheist

Etymology of MONOTHEIST

The word "monotheist" is derived from the combination of two Greek roots: "mono", which means "one", and "theos", meaning "God". The suffix "-ist" is added to indicate a person who practices or believes in a specific ideology or doctrine. Therefore, a monotheist is someone who believes in or follows the doctrine of monotheism, the belief in the existence of only one God.

Similar spelling words for MONOTHEIST

• Mounties,
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• monotheism,
• Mountcastle,
• Mount Sherman.

Plural form of MONOTHEIST is MONOTHEISTS