syncretism
/ˈsɪŋkrətɪzəm/
noun
- The combination of different beliefs, styles, or traditions, especially in religion or philosophy.
- The religion of Santeria is a result of syncretism between African traditions and Catholicism.
- Some scholars argue that syncretism helped early Christianity spread across different cultures.
- Syncretism in art can create exciting new forms by mixing cultural influences.
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