Meaning & use

Zoroastrian

adjective·Advanced

Relating to Zoroastrianism, an ancient Persian religion founded by the prophet Zoroaster centered on the god Ahura Mazda.

See it in a sentence

The Zoroastrian temple kept a sacred flame burning continuously for centuries.

Zoroastrian teachings emphasize the ongoing struggle between truth and falsehood in the world.

A note on using this word

Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions and strongly influenced later Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Words with a similar meaning

This term is best learned through its definition and examples.

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Another way to use it

2. noun

A follower of Zoroastrianism.

A small community of Zoroastrians called Parsis has lived in India for over a thousand years.

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “Zoroastrian”, then compare your use with the examples above.

Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.