monolatry

/mɑːnəˈlætri/

Definitions

1. noun

The worship of one god, while acknowledging the existence of other deities.

“The ancient culture was characterized by a form of monolatry, where they revered a single god while acknowledging the existence of others.”

2. noun

The practice of worshipping one god or a single deity within a pantheon, but not necessarily the only deity.

“In many ancient cultures, there was a form of monolatry where they worshipped a single god, but did not rule out the existence of other deities.”

Synonyms

  • henotheism
  • monotheistic worship

Antonyms

  • pantheism
  • polytheism