The difference between Agnostic and Monotheist
When used as nouns, agnostic means a person who holds to a form of agnosticism, especially uncertainty of the existence of a deity, whereas monotheist means a believer in, or advocate of, monotheism.
Agnostic is also adjective with the meaning: of or relating to agnosticism or its adherents.
check bellow for the other definitions of Agnostic and Monotheist
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Agnostic as an adjective:
Of or relating to agnosticism or its adherents.
Examples:
"His agnostic viewpoint is summarized in his book."
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Agnostic as an adjective:
Doubtful or uncertain about the existence or demonstrability of God or other deity.
Examples:
"She left the church when she became agnostic."
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Agnostic as an adjective (computing):
Of a software component etc.: unaware or noncommittal regarding the specific nature of the components with which it interacts; polymorphic; modular; pluggable
Examples:
"The socket communications layer is agnostic with regard to its underlying transport mechanism -- it is “transport-agnostic”."
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Agnostic as an adjective (usually with a prepositional phrase):
Having no firmly held opinions on an issue or matter of uncertainty.
Examples:
"I'm agnostic on whether ethanol is a green fuel."
"He says he's agnostic concerning the Secretary's claims."
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Agnostic as a noun:
A person who holds to a form of agnosticism, especially uncertainty of the existence of a deity.
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Monotheist as a noun:
a believer in, or advocate of, monotheism