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monotheism

noun [U]
 
 
/ˌmɒn.əʊˈθiː.ɪ.zəm/ US  /ˌmɑː.noʊ-/

Definition

the belief that there is only one godReligious beliefs and atheistic beliefs monotheistic
 
 
/-θiːˈɪs.tɪk/ adjective
The three monotheistic religions with the most followers are Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.Religious beliefs and atheistic beliefs
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