Shin·to (sh n t )n. A religion native to Japan, characterized by veneration of nature spirits and ancestors and by a lack of formal dogma. [Japanese shint : shin, gods (from Middle Chinese) + t, d, art, way; see aikido.]Shin to adj.Shin to·ism n.Shin to·ist adj. & n.Shin  to·istic adj. |
Shinto [ˈʃɪntəʊ]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) the indigenous religion of Japan, polytheistic in character and incorporating the worship of a number of ethnic divinities, from the chief of which the emperor is believed to be descended
[from Japanese: the way of the gods, from Chinese shên gods + tao way]
Shintoism n
Shintoist n & adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  Shinto - the native religion and former ethnic cult of Japanorganized religion, religion, faith - an institution to express belief in a divine power; "he was raised in the Baptist religion"; "a member of his own faith contradicted him" Kokka, Kokka Shinto - the branch of Shinto recognized as the official state religion of Japan Shua, Shuha Shinto - any branch of Shinto other than Kokka Shintoist - a believer in Shintoism |
| 2. |  Shinto - the ancient indigenous religion of Japan lacking formal dogma; characterized by a veneration of nature spirits and of ancestorsfaith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality" | |
| Adj. | 1. | Shinto - relating to or characteristic of Shintoism; "Shinto temples" |
Translations
Shinto [ˈʃɪntəʊ] N → shinto m
Shinto [ˈʃɪntəʊ] n → shintoïsme m
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