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Sivaism

noun
Si·​va·​ism | \ ˈsēvəˌizəm\
variants: or Shivaism \ ˈshē-​ \
plural -s

Definition of Sivaism

: a sect comprising the worshipers of the god Siva

History and Etymology for Sivaism

Siva, Shiva, supreme god of many Hindu sects (from Sanskrit Śiva, literally, friendly, auspicious) + English -ism; akin to Old English hīwan, plural, members of a household

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