Meaning & use
Zoroastrian
Relating to Zoroastrianism, an ancient Persian religion founded by the prophet Zoroaster centered on the god Ahura Mazda.
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The Zoroastrian temple kept a sacred flame burning continuously for centuries.
Zoroastrian teachings emphasize the ongoing struggle between truth and falsehood in the world.
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Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions and strongly influenced later Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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2. noun
A follower of Zoroastrianism.
A small community of Zoroastrians called Parsis has lived in India for over a thousand years.
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