Zoroastrianism

[ zawr-oh-as-tree-uh-niz-uhm, zohr- ]

/ ˌzɔr oʊˈæs tri əˌnɪz əm, ˌzoʊr- /

noun

an Iranian religion, founded c600 b.c. by Zoroaster, the principal beliefs of which are in the existence of a supreme deity, Ahura Mazda, and in a cosmic struggle between a spirit of good, Spenta Mainyu, and a spirit of evil, Angra Mainyu.

Sometimes Zo·ro·as·trism

[zawr-oh-as-triz-uhm, zohr-] /ˌzɔr oʊˈæs trɪz əm, ˌzoʊr-/ .

Also called Mazdaism.

Origin of Zoroastrianism

First recorded in 1850–55; Zoroastrian + -ism

Words nearby Zoroastrianism

zorilla, Zorn, Zorn's lemma, Zoroaster, Zoroastrian, Zoroastrianism, Zorobabel, Zorrilla y Moral, zorse, Zoser, Zosimus

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Example sentences from the Web for Zoroastrianism

The first entry is “Abracadabra,” which at one time was an ancient code used by Egyptian priests, and ends with “Zoroastrianism.”
The Craziest Religions|Benyamin Cohen|July 24, 2010|DAILY BEAST
No new religious force had come into the ancient East, unless the Mede is to be reckoned one in virtue of his Zoroastrianism.
The Ancient East|D. G. Hogarh
Zoroastrianism has little sympathy for pantheism or asceticism: it does not teach metempsychosis or the sinfulness of taking life.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Charles Eliot
In Zoroastrianism not only was continuance of life recognized, but a strict retribution was taught.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7|Various

It is not however certain that these doctrines of Zoroastrianism were developed at so early a date.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1|Various
It was long the centre of Zoroastrianism, and was also an important Buddhist centre.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrism

/ (ˌzɒrəʊˈæstrɪənˌɪzəm) /

noun

the dualistic religion founded by the Persian prophet Zoroaster in the late 7th or early 6th centuries bc and set forth in the sacred writings of the Zend-Avesta. It is based on the concept of a continuous struggle between Ormazd (or Ahura Mazda), the god of creation, light, and goodness, and his arch enemy, Ahriman, the spirit of evil and darkness, and it includes a highly developed ethical codeAlso called: Mazdaism

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单词	zoroastrianism
释义	Zoroastrianism [ zawr-oh-as-tree-uh-niz-uhm, zohr- ] / ˌzɔr oʊˈæs tri əˌnɪz əm, ˌzoʊr- / noun an Iranian religion, founded c600 b.c. by Zoroaster, the principal beliefs of which are in the existence of a supreme deity, Ahura Mazda, and in a cosmic struggle between a spirit of good, Spenta Mainyu, and a spirit of evil, Angra Mainyu. Sometimes Zo·ro·as·trism [zawr-oh-as-triz-uhm, zohr-] /ˌzɔr oʊˈæs trɪz əm, ˌzoʊr-/ . Also called Mazdaism. Origin of Zoroastrianism First recorded in 1850–55; Zoroastrian + -ism Words nearby Zoroastrianism zorilla, Zorn, Zorn's lemma, Zoroaster, Zoroastrian, Zoroastrianism, Zorobabel, Zorrilla y Moral, zorse, Zoser, Zosimus Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Zoroastrianism The first entry is “Abracadabra,” which at one time was an ancient code used by Egyptian priests, and ends with “Zoroastrianism.” The Craziest Religions\|Benyamin Cohen\|July 24, 2010\|DAILY BEAST No new religious force had come into the ancient East, unless the Mede is to be reckoned one in virtue of his Zoroastrianism. The Ancient East\|D. G. Hogarh Zoroastrianism has little sympathy for pantheism or asceticism: it does not teach metempsychosis or the sinfulness of taking life. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3)\|Charles Eliot In Zoroastrianism not only was continuance of life recognized, but a strict retribution was taught. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7\|Various It is not however certain that these doctrines of Zoroastrianism were developed at so early a date. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1\|Various It was long the centre of Zoroastrianism, and was also an important Buddhist centre. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3\|Various British Dictionary definitions for Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism Zoroastrism / (ˌzɒrəʊˈæstrɪənˌɪzəm) / noun the dualistic religion founded by the Persian prophet Zoroaster in the late 7th or early 6th centuries bc and set forth in the sacred writings of the Zend-Avesta. It is based on the concept of a continuous struggle between Ormazd (or Ahura Mazda), the god of creation, light, and goodness, and his arch enemy, Ahriman, the spirit of evil and darkness, and it includes a highly developed ethical codeAlso called: Mazdaism Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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