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Zo·ro·as·tri·an·ism

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–noun

an Iranian religion, founded c600 b.c. by Zoroaster, the principal beliefs of which are in the existence of a supreme deity, Ahura Mazda, and in a cosmic struggle between a spirit of good, Spenta Mainyu, and a spirit of evil, Angra Mainyu.

Also, Zo·ro·as·trism.

Also called Mazdaism.

[Origin: 1850–55; Zoroastrian + -ism

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Zo·ro·as·tri·an·ism Audio Help (zôr'ō-ās'trē-ə-nĭz'əm) Pronunciation Key
n. The religious system founded by Zoroaster and set forth in the Avesta, teaching the worship of Ahura Mazda in the context of a universal struggle between the forces of light and of darkness.

Zo'ro·as'tri·an adj. & n.

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zoroastrianism
noun
system of religion founded in Persia in the 6th century BC by Zoroaster; set forth in the Zend-Avesta; based on concept of struggle between light (good) and dark (evil)

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