GRE Word List

MONOTHEISM

the doctrine or belief that there is but one God

The meaning of the word monotheism is the doctrine or belief that there is but one God.

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vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
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