caodaism

Cao·da·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kou-dahy-iz-uh m]
- /kaʊˈdaɪ ɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kou-dahy-iz-uh m]
- /kaʊˈdaɪ ɪz əm/

Definition of caodaism word

noun caodaism an eclectic religion, originated in Cochin-China in 1926, combining Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucianist elements and affected to some extent by Christianity. 1

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Origin of caodaism

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

1935-40; < Vietnamese cao đài + -ism

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caodaism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.