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PRONUNCIATION OF ZOROASTRIANISM

Zoroastrianism  [ˌzɒrəʊˈæstrɪənˌɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ZOROASTRIANISM

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Zoroastrianism is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ZOROASTRIANISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Zoroastrianism

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 Zoroastrianism in the English dictionary

The definition of Zoroastrianism in the dictionary is 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, 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 code Also called: Mazdaism.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ZOROASTRIANISM


Arminianism
ɑːˈmɪnɪənˌɪzəm
charlatanism
ˈʃɑːlətənˌɪzəm
exclusionism
ɪkˈskluːʒənˌɪzəm
Fenianism
ˈfiːnɪənˌɪzəm
fruitarianism
fruːˈtɛərɪənˌɪzəm
futilitarianism
fjuːˌtɪlɪˈteərɪənˌɪzəm
hoydenism
ˈhɔɪdənˌɪzəm
Keynesianism
ˈkeɪnzɪənˌɪzəm
lichenism
ˈlaɪkənˌɪzəm
lionism
ˈlaɪənˌɪzəm
Moravianism
məˈreɪvɪənˌɪzəm
nothingarianism
ˌnʌθɪŋˈeərɪənˌɪzəm
paeanism
ˈpiːənˌɪzəm
plebeianism
pləˈbiːənˌɪzəm
polydaemonism
ˌpɒlɪˈdaɪmənˌɪzəm
revolutionism
ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənˌɪzəm
sectarianism
sɛkˈtɛərɪənˌɪzəm
Socinianism
səʊˈsɪnɪənˌɪzəm
tectonism
ˈtɛktənˌɪzəm
Victorianism
vɪkˈtɔːrɪənˌɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ZOROASTRIANISM

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE ZOROASTRIANISM

Anglicanism
coping mechanism
defence mechanism
equestrianism
Exchange Rate Mechanism
hedonism
hooliganism
humanism
humanitarianism
mechanism
microorganism
New Urbanism
organism
paganism
Pan-Africanism
Satanism
shamanism
totalitarianism
urbanism
veganism
vegetarianism

Synonyms and antonyms of Zoroastrianism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Zoroastrianism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ZOROASTRIANISM

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

Translator English - Chinese

祆教
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

zoroastrismo
570 millions of speakers

English

Zoroastrianism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पारसी धर्म
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الزرادشتية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

зороастризм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

zoroastrismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জরইস্ত্রিয়ানিজিম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

zoroastrisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Zoroastrianisme
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zoroastrismus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ゾロアスター教
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

조로아스터 교
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Zoroastrianism
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Zoroastrianism
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சோரோஅஸ்திரியனிசம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

झोराष्ट्रीयनवाद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Zerdüştlük
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Zoroastrismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zoroastryzm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зороастризм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

zoroastrismul
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Ζωροαστρισμός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Zoroastrisme
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Zoroastrianismen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Zoroastrianism
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Zoroastrianism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ZOROASTRIANISM»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ZOROASTRIANISM» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ZOROASTRIANISM»

Discover the use of Zoroastrianism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Zoroastrianism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Zoroastrianism: An Introduction
All in all, the book is a fine example of considered synthesis and compression. This is a book one wants to read from beginning to end without putting it down. It will find a warm welcome from students of the subject and their teachers.
Jenny Rose, 2014
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Zoroastrianism: An Introduction to an Ancient Faith
This book sets out clearly and succinctly the major beliefs and practices which inform Zoroastrianism today.
Peter Clark, 1998
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Zoroastrianism
Traces the history and beliefs of Zoroastrianism and its followers determination through centuries of persecution and hardship into the present day.
Paula Hartz, 2009
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Textual Sources for the Study of Zoroastrianism
"Boyce is a, perhaps the, world authority on Zoroastrianism. . . . Prefaced by a 27-page introduction, this anthology contains selections which offer a complete picture of Zoroastrian belief, worship and practice.
Mary Boyce, 1990
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Living Zoroastrianism: Urban Parsis Speak about their Religion
This text describes the realities of modern Parsi religion through 30 interviews in which urban Parsis belonging to different social milieus and religious schools of thought discuss various aspects of their religious lives.
Philip G. Kreyenbroek, 2013
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Zoroastrianism
This is a new release of the original 1925 edition.
Annie Besant, 2013
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Zoroastrianism
Chapters include Zoroaster Himself, The Mission and Ministry of the Prophet, The Scriptures of Zoroastrianism, Doctrine of God, Doctrine of Man, and Developments and Contacts.
John Waterhouse, 2006
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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
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The Spirit of Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest religions, though it is not among the best understood.
Prods Oktor Skjærvø, 2012
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Zarathustra and Zoroastrianism: a short introduction
Zarathustra and Zoroastrianism offers a compact, concise and accessible survey of Zoroastrianism.
Michael Stausberg, Margret Preisler-Weller, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ZOROASTRIANISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Zoroastrianism is used in the context of the following news items.
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Thanks to Islamic extremism, Iraqi Kurds revive ancient Kurdish …
The small, ancient religion of Zoroastrianism is being revived in Iraqi Kurdistan. Followers say locals should join because it's a truly Kurdish belief. Others say the ... «Alsumaria TV, Jun 15»
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Excavation 'very likely' to redefine the Zoroastrianism's origin
Zoroastrianism was the state religion of the ancient Persian Empire. Its founder, Zoroaster, or Zarathustra, is thought to have been born in what is now Northeast ... «CCTV, Aug 14»
3
Iran Must Embrace Religious Pluralism
Zoroastrianism was Iran's primary religion until the mid-seventh century, when Islam was imposed on the country by conquering Arabs. Many Zoroastrians fled to ... «New York Times, Feb 14»
4
Zoroastrianism : A Better Form Of Religious Philosophy
Zoroastrianism was founded by the Prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathustra). He lived around 1700 and 1200 before the birth of Christ. He was born into a Bronze Age ... «GhanaWeb, Aug 13»
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What Is the Place of Worship for Zoroastrianism?
Though it didn't become a formalized religion until the 6th century B.C., Zoroastrianism has existed in some form for approximately 3,000 years. It once attracted ... «Opposing Views, Mar 13»
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Who Is the God for Zoroastrians?
Founded by the prophet Zoroaster in ancient Iran 3500 years ago, Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions in the world. Followers believe in ... «Opposing Views, Feb 13»
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Beliefs of the Zoroastrians on Hell
The history of Zoroastrianism extends back approximately 3,500 years to ancient Persia. Zoroastrian beliefs teach individuals to live a moral life in order to ... «Opposing Views, Feb 13»
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How Iran's Ancient Zoroastrianism Funerals and Burials are Green
Head over to Iran and see the religious ceremonies and traditions in the Zoroastrian religion and culture that are linked to nature –– like the well-known and ... «Green Prophet, Jul 10»
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Primary schools should teach about Zoroastrianism and Jainism in RE
Zoroastrianism is based on the teachings of prophet Zoroaster, who founded the religion in ancient Iran 3,500 years ago. Followers believe there is a cosmic war ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jan 10»
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The Northernmost Zoroastrian Fire Temple in the World
While the sources and views of Zoroastrianism are mainly from its homeland, Iran, Zoroastrianism also flourished in the Caucasus in conjunction with the local, ... «Payvand, Mar 09»

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