monolatry

Noun

The worship of a single deity while recognizing the existence of other gods.

ریشه

From the Greek words 'monos' meaning 'single' and 'latreia' meaning 'worship'.

مثال

• Monolatry was practiced by ancient civilizations that acknowledged multiple gods.
• The concept of monolatry differs from monotheism, which believes in a single god.
• The religious texts of some cultures contain references to monolatry.