See Also: olatry(dictionary)

monism (iou) and olatry (iou)


monism (iou)



monism noun. M19.
[mod. Latin monismus, from Greek monos single: see -ISM.]
A theory or system of thought which recognizes a single ultimate principle, being, force, etc., rather than more than one (cf. DUALISM 1, PLURALISM 2); spec. (a) a theory that denies the duality of matter and mind; (b) the doctrine that there is only one supreme being, as opp. to a belief in good and evil as conflicting powers.
neutral monism: see NEUTRAL adjective.

olatry (iou)



-olatry suffix.
Form of -LATRY with -o- provided by first element or merely connective (demonolatry, idolatry).