Zoroastrian

English

Etymology

From Latin Zōroastrēs + -ian.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪən/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.ən/, /ˌzɔɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.ən/

Noun

Zoroastrian (plural Zoroastrians)

  1. a follower of Zoroastrianism

Usage notes

See the usage notes at Zoroastrianism.

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Adjective

Zoroastrian (not comparable)

  1. relating to or characteristic of Zoroastrianism.
  2. of, by or pertaining to Zoroastrianism.
    the Zoroastrian teachings that began the religion

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