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Definition of zoroastrianism

zoroastrianism

/ˌzɔːroʊˈæstriənɪzəm/
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Adjective:Zoroastrian
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zoroastrianism Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An ancient monotheistic and dualistic Iranian religion founded by the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra), centered on the worship of the supreme deity Ahura Mazda and the cosmic struggle between truth and falsehood.

Example

"Scholars often study Zoroastrianism to understand how its concepts of heaven, hell, and final judgment influenced later Abrahamic religions."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Zoroaster, the Greek and Latinized form of Zarathustra, the ancient Iranian prophet who founded the religion.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zoroastrianism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zoroastrianism
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