Zoroastrianism

noun
Zo·​ro·​as·​tri·​an·​ism | \ ˌzȯr-ə-ˈwa-strē-ə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce Zoroastrianism (audio) \

Definition of Zoroastrianism

: a Persian religion founded in the sixth century b.c. by the prophet Zoroaster, promulgated in the Avesta, and characterized by worship of a supreme god Ahura Mazda who requires good deeds for help in his cosmic struggle against the evil spirit Ahriman

Other Words from Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrian \ ˌzȯr-​ə-​ˈwa-​strē-​ən How to pronounce Zoroastrian (audio) \ adjective or noun

First Known Use of Zoroastrianism

1849, in the meaning defined above

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Zoroastrianism

noun

English Language Learners Definition of Zoroastrianism

: a religion founded by the Persian prophet Zoroaster