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zoroastrian

Zo·ro·as·tri·an
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zawr-oh-as-tree-uh n, zohr-]
    • /ˌzɔr oʊˈæs tri ən, ˌzoʊr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zawr-oh-as-tree-uh n, zohr-]
    • /ˌzɔr oʊˈæs tri ən, ˌzoʊr-/

Definitions of zoroastrian word

  • adjective zoroastrian of or relating to Zoroaster or to Zoroastrianism. 1
  • noun zoroastrian one of the adherents of Zoroastrianism. 1
  • adjective zoroastrian of or relating to Zoroastrianism or Zoroaster 0
  • noun zoroastrian a follower of Zoroaster or adherent of Zoroastrianism: in modern times a Gabar or a Parsee 0
  • adjective zoroastrian of or having to do with Zoroaster or Zoroastrianism 0
  • noun zoroastrian an adherent of Zoroastrianism 0

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Origin of zoroastrian

First appearance:

before 1735
One of the 48% newest English words
1735-45; < Latin Zōroastr(ēs) (< Greek Zōroástrēs < Avestan zaraθuštra Zarathustra) + -ian

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Parts of speech for Zoroastrian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

zoroastrian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Top questions with zoroastrian

  • what is a zoroastrian?
  • what is zoroastrian religion?

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