syncretism

noun

syn·cre·tism | \ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌti-zəm,

ˈsin-\

Definition of syncretism

1 : the combination of different forms of belief or practice

2 : the fusion of two or more originally different inflectional forms

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Other Words from syncretism

syncretist \ˈsiŋ-krə-tist,

ˈsin- \ noun or adjective

syncretistic \ˌsiŋ-krə-ˈti-stik,

ˌsin- \ adjective

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An esoteric poet and believer of mystic spiritualism and religious syncretism, the eccentric Ms. Murillo always wears a multitude of turquoise rings. — Juan Montes, WSJ, "Nicaragua’s Political Crisis Descends Into ‘Dark Days’," 6 June 2018

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