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Mazdaism — [maz′də iz΄əm] n. [< Avestan mazda (see ORMAZD) + ISM] ZOROASTRIANISM … English World dictionary
Mazdaism — /maz deuh iz euhm/, n. Zoroastrianism. [1870 75; MAZDA + ISM] * * * … Universalium
Mazdaism — the religion that acknowledges the divine authority of Ahura Mazda, proclaimed by Zoroaster (see Zoroastrianism) to be the one uncreated Creator of all (God) … Mini philosophy glossary
Mazdaism — /ˈmæzdəˌɪzəm/ (say mazduh.izuhm) noun → Zoroastrianism. Also, Mazdeism …
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