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Meaning of "Zoroastrian" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ZOROASTRIAN

Zoroastrian  [ˌzɒrəʊˈæstrɪən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ZOROASTRIAN

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preposition
conjunction
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Zoroastrian can act as a noun and an adjective.
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WHAT DOES ZOROASTRIAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Zoroastrian

Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism /ˌzɒroʊˈæstriənɪzəm/, also called Zarathustraism, Mazdaism and Magianism, is an ancient Iranian religion and a religious philosophy. It was once the state religion of the Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sasanian empires. Estimates of the current number of Zoroastrians worldwide vary between 145,000 and 2.6 million. Zoroastrianism arose in the eastern region of the ancient Persian Empire, when the religious philosopher Zoroaster simplified the pantheon of early Iranian gods into two opposing forces: Spenta Mainyu and Angra Mainyu under the one God, Ahura Mazda. Zoroaster's ideas led to a formal religion bearing his name by about the 6th century BCE and have influenced other later religions including Judaism, Gnosticism, Christianity and Islam.

Definition of Zoroastrian in the English dictionary

The definition of Zoroastrian in the dictionary is of or relating to Zoroastrianism or Zoroaster. Other definition of Zoroastrian is a follower of Zoroaster or adherent of Zoroastrianism: in modern times a Gabar or a Parsee.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ZOROASTRIAN


Adrian
ˈeɪdrɪən
Amphitryon
æmˈfɪtrɪən
Austrian
ˈɒstrɪən
Bactrian
ˈbæktrɪən
Bulgarian
bʌlˈɡɛərɪən
equestrian
ɪˈkwɛstrɪən
historian
hɪˈstɔːrɪən
humanitarian
hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛərɪən
Hungarian
hʌŋˈɡɛərɪən
Lancastrian
læŋˈkæstrɪən
Neustrian
ˈnjuːstrɪən
orchestrion
ɔːˈkestrɪən
palustrian
pəˈlʌstrɪən
pedestrian
pɪˈdɛstrɪən
rupestrian
ruːˈpɛstrɪən
Solutrean
səˈluːtrɪən
sylvestrian
sɪlˈvestrɪən
symmetrian
sɪˈmɛtrɪən
Syrian
ˈsɪrɪən
Zarathustrian
ˌzærəˈθuːstrɪən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ZOROASTRIAN

Zorn
Zoroaster
Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrism
Zorrilla y Moral
zorro
zoster
Zouave
Zoug
zouk
zounds
zowie
zoysia
ZPG
Zr
ZRE
Zsigmondy
zucchetto
zucchini
Zuckerman

WORDS THAT END LIKE ZOROASTRIAN

Algerian
Arian
barbarian
Bavarian
Brian
Dorian
durian
Gregorian
Liberian
libertarian
librarian
Marian
Nigerian
ovarian
presbyterian
sectarian
Siberian
Silurian
veterinarian
Victorian

Synonyms and antonyms of Zoroastrian in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Zoroastrian» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ZOROASTRIAN

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The translations of Zoroastrian from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Zoroastrian» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

琐罗亚斯德教
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

zoroástrica
570 millions of speakers

English

Zoroastrian
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पारसी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الزرادشتية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

зороастрийский
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

zoroastriano
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পার্সি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

zoroastrien
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Zoroastrian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

zoroastrisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ゾロアスター教の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

조로아스터 교
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Zoroastrian
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Zoroastrian
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜோரோஸ்ட்ரிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

झरोशियन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Zoroastrian
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

zoroastriano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Zoroastrian
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Зороастрійський
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

zoroastrian
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ζωροαστρισμού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Zoroastriese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Zoroastian
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Zoroastriansk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Zoroastrian

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ZOROASTRIAN»

The term «Zoroastrian» is regularly used and occupies the 95.762 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ZOROASTRIAN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Zoroastrian

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ZOROASTRIAN»

Discover the use of Zoroastrian in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Zoroastrian and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Zoroastrian Faith: Tradition and Modern Research
Zoroastrian history, teachings, scriptures etc.
Solomon Alexander Nigosian, 1993
2
The Zoroastrian Diaspora: Religion and Migration
The book also includes studies of Zoroastrians on the Internet, audio-visual resources, and the modern development of Parsinovels in English.As well as studying the Zoroastrians for their own inherent importance, this book contextualizes ...
John R. Hinnells, 2005
3
European Zoroastrian Attitudes to Their Purity Laws
The thesis has one main focus, the purity laws of a religious group in Europe, an original piece of research never done before in the UK. The thesis uses diasporic theories of identity; theories of women and the body; theories of women, ...
Gillian Towler Mehta, 2011
4
Studies in Zoroastrian Family Law: A Comparative Analysis
The source material of the book is translated from the only existent Sasanian law text and two Rivâyats from the first half of the ninth and the first half of the tenth century, at which time the Zoroastrians survived only in minority ...
Bodil Hjerrild, 2003
5
Zoroastrian and Parsi studies: selected works of John R. ...
Examining the ancient influence of the religion, the history of the community, and the religious developments in British India, this selection also explores Parsi acquisition of wealth, power in nineteenth-century Inida, and the importance ...
John R. Hinnells, 2000
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Zoroastrian Rituals in Context
THE BAJ-DHARNA (DRON YAST) AND ITS PLACE IN ZOROASTRIAN RITUALS Ramiyar P. Karanjia Rituals play an essential role in the living Zoroastrian faith. They are an integral part of the philosophy of religion and are woven into the ...
Michael Stausberg, 2004
7
Zoroastrians: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices
This book traces the continuous history of the faith from the time it was preached by Zoroaster down to the present day - a span of about 3,500 years.
Mary Boyce, 2001
8
A Zoroastrian Tapestry: Art, Religion & Culture
With special reference of Zoroastrians/Parsees development in Iran and India, particularly in Mumbai.
Pheroza J. Godrej, Firoza Punthakey Mistree, 2002
9
The Zoroastrian Tradition: An Introduction to the Ancient ...
Farhang Mehr is Professor Emeritus of International Relations at Boston University.
Farhang Mehr, 2003
10
A Modern Zoroastrian
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
S. (Samuel) Laing, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ZOROASTRIAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Zoroastrian is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Zoroastrian priestesses of Iran
Near Ferdouzi street, in the south of the capital, sits one of the largest and most emblematic religious complexes of the Zoroastrian minority scattered across Iran. «Middle East Eye, Jul 15»
2
Snoop Dogg Sued By India's Zoroastrian Community
The Parsi Zoroastrian community in India is suing Snoop Dogg for his appearance in "King," a song by Iranian pop songstress Amitis, the Los Angeles Times ... «HipHopDX, Jul 15»
3
Zoroastrians sue rapper Snoop Dogg for disrespecting their faith
A group of Indian Zoroastrians are suing rapper Snoop Dogg for allegedly insulting their faith in a video in which he appears to be smoking marijuana in the ... «Raw Story, Jul 15»
4
Indian Zoroastrians Are Suing Snoop Dogg for Insulting Their Religion
Among the world's oldest monotheistic faiths, dating back some 3,500 years, Zoroastrianism began in what is now Iran, and some still practice the religion there ... «Foreign Policy, Jul 15»
5
Zoroastrians In India Suing Snoop Dogg Over Controversial New …
India's Parsi community, one of the country's smallest religious minorities with less than 70,000 left, is not happy with Snoop Dogg. The Parsi Zoroastrian ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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A Video Featuring Snoop Dogg Has Caused Uproar Among a …
Members of the Parsi Zoroastrian community in Calcutta have filed a petition in a local high court against the music video for the song “King” by Amitis featuring ... «TIME, Jul 15»
7
Sticky dispute as Zoroastrians blast diaper maker
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — Members of the Zoroastrian religious minority have threatened a diaper company with a lawsuit for giving a baby product the same ... «Rudaw, Jun 15»
8
Zoroastrians' passing of priesthood — and traditions
You can't become a Zoroastrian priest if there isn't one in the family in three ... Worldwide there are fewer than 150,000 Zoroastrians, most of them living in ... «Toronto Star, Jun 15»
9
Parsis miffed as Snoop Dogg's recent video features the Zoroastrian
Snoop Dogg is no stranger to controversies, what with his sexist lyrics and homophobic remarks offending many. However, this time around the American ... «Firstpost, Jun 15»
10
Kurdistan's Zoroastrian revival
Kurds in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region celebrate Nowruz, an ancient Zoroastrian new year festival also observed by Iranians. (AFP/Safin Hamed). «Al-Bawaba, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Zoroastrian [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/zoroastrian>. Apr 2024 ».
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