zoroastrian
/ˌzɔroʊˈæstriən/
adjective
- Relating to Zoroastrianism, an ancient religion from Persia (modern-day Iran) that teaches the worship of one god, Ahura Mazda, and the struggle between good and evil.
- She is studying Zoroastrian texts to learn about ancient Persian beliefs.
- The museum has a collection of Zoroastrian artifacts, including fire altars.
- The Zoroastrian community celebrates the festival of Nowruz every spring.
noun
- A person who follows the religion of Zoroastrianism.
- Zoroastrians believe in the importance of good thoughts, good words, and good deeds.
- There are still thousands of Zoroastrians living in Iran and India today.
- My neighbor is a Zoroastrian and invited me to their temple for a ceremony.