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monolatry

/ˌmɒnəˈleɪtri/ noun · British & US
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What does monolatry mean?

noun

The worship of one god while acknowledging the existence of other gods; a form of polytheism in which one god is considered supreme.

Example

"The ancient civilization practiced a form of monolatry, revering one deity above the others."

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