Zo·ro·as·tri·an·ism (zôr  - s tr - -n zm)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·astri·an adj. & n. |
Zoroastrianism [ˌzɒrəʊˈæstrɪənˌɪzəm], Zoroastrism
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) the dualistic religion founded by the Persian prophet Zoroaster in the late 7th or early 6th centuries bc and set forth in the sacred writings of the Zend-Avesta. It is based on the concept of a continuous struggle between Ormazd (or Ahura Mazda), the god of creation, light, and goodness, and his arch enemy, Ahriman, the spirit of evil and darkness, and it includes a highly developed ethical code Also called Mazdaism
Zo•ro•as•tri•an•ism (ˌzɔr oʊˈæs tri əˌnɪz əm, ˌzoʊr-) also Zo`ro•as′trism,
n.
an Iranian religion, founded c600 b.c. by Zoroaster, based on beliefs in a supreme deity, Ahura Mazda, and a cosmic struggle between a spirit of good and a spirit of evil.
[1850–55]
Zoroastrianism
the doctrines and practices of a dualistic Iranian religion, especially the existence of a supreme deity, Ahura Mazda, and belief in a cosmic struggle between a spirit of good and light and a spirit of evil and darkness. Also called Zoroastrism, Zarathustrism, Mazdaism. — Zoroastrian, n., adj.
See also: Religion
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| Noun | 1. |  Zoroastrianism - 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)faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality" Ahura - (Zoroastrianism) title for benevolent deities Avestan - of or pertaining to the Avesta (sacred text of Zoroastrianism) |
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