mazdaism: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
RareAcademic, historical, theological
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What does “mazdaism” mean?
The monotheistic religion founded by Zoroaster in ancient Persia, centred on the worship of Ahura Mazda.
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Meaning and Definition
The monotheistic religion founded by Zoroaster in ancient Persia, centred on the worship of Ahura Mazda.
Zoroastrianism; the religious system and philosophy based on the teachings of Zoroaster, characterized by a cosmic dualism between good and evil.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage or meaning between UK and US English.
Connotations
Academic, historical, theological.
Frequency
Equally rare and specialized in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “mazdaism” in a Sentence
Mazdaism (as followed by the ancient Persians)the principles of Mazdaismconvert to MazdaismVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “mazdaism” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Mazdaist scriptures were studied.
American English
- The Mazdaist tradition influenced later monotheisms.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in historical, religious studies, and theological contexts to refer to the ancient Persian religion.
Everyday
Almost never used in everyday conversation.
Technical
Standard term in religious studies and history.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “mazdaism”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “mazdaism”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “mazdaism”
- Misspelling as 'Mazdism' or 'Mazdaicism'.
- Confusing it with modern religious movements.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Mazdaism is a synonym for Zoroastrianism, named after its supreme deity, Ahura Mazda.
Yes, its modern adherents are called Zoroastrians, with communities primarily in India (Parsis) and Iran.
Ahura Mazda, the wise lord and supreme god of goodness and light.
The term 'Zoroastrianism', derived from the founder's Greek name (Zoroaster), is far more prevalent in general usage.
The monotheistic religion founded by Zoroaster in ancient Persia, centred on the worship of Ahura Mazda.
Mazdaism is usually academic, historical, theological in register.
Mazdaism: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmæzdəɪzəm/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmɑːzdəˌɪzəm/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'Mazda' as the supreme deity Ahura Mazda, and '-ism' as the belief system.
Conceptual Metaphor
A belief system is a structure (e.g., the foundations of Mazdaism).
Practice
Quiz
What is Mazdaism?