Saivism
World English Dictionary
Saiva (ˈsaɪvə, ˈʃaɪ-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a member of a branch of Hinduism devoted to the worship of Siva, but rejecting the notion of his incarnations |
| —adj | |
| 2. | of or relating to Saivism or Saivites |
| 'Saivism | |
| —n | |
| 'Saivite | |
| —n | |
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