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Zoroastrian

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Zo·ro·as·tri·an·ism  (zôr-str--nzm)
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.
Zoro·astri·an adj. & n.
Zoroastrian [ˌzɒrəʊˈæstrɪən]
adj
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) of or relating to Zoroastrianism or Zoroaster
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) a follower of Zoroaster or adherent of Zoroastrianism: in modern times a Gabar or a Parsee
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Noun1.Zoroastrian - follower of Zoroaster and ZoroastrianismZoroastrian - follower of Zoroaster and Zoroastrianism
adherent, disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
Adj.1.Zoroastrian - of or pertaining to Zoroaster or the religion he founded
Translations
Zoroastrian
adj → zoroastrisch
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