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zoroastrian

/ˌzɒroˈæstriən/

Meanings
noun
A follower of Zoroastrianism, a religion founded by the prophet Zoroaster.

Examples :

"Many Zoroastrians live in India."
religion history culture tradition

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founded verb

/ˈfaʊndɪd/

To start (an institution or organization).

"The university was founded in 1890. "

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centered verb

/ˈsɛn.təd/ /ˈsɛn.təɹd/

To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.

"He centered the heading of the document."

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religion noun

/ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/

Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

"My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much."

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followers noun

/ˈfɑloʊərz/ /ˈfɑləwərz/

One who follows, comes after another.

"The popular teacher had many followers who admired her teaching style. "

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follower noun

/ˈfɒloʊər/ /ˈfɑːloʊər/

One who follows, comes after another.

"My younger brother is a follower; he always does what his older sister tells him. "

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between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

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beliefs noun

/bɪˈliːfs/ /bəˈliːfs/

Mental acceptance of a claim as true.

"Her strong beliefs about environmental protection influence all her decisions. "

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many noun

/ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/

A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

"Democracy must balance the rights of the few against the will of the many."

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india proper noun

/ˈɪndiə/

A country in South Asia, officially the Republic of India.

"She is traveling to India next month."

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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struggle noun

/ˈstrʌɡəl/

A contortion of the body in an attempt to escape or to perform a difficult task.

"The gymnast's struggle to hold the difficult handstand was impressive. "

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prophet noun

/ˈpɹɒf.ɪt/ /ˈpɹɑf.ɪt/

Someone who speaks by divine inspiration.

"Muslims believe that Muhammad was the final prophet sent to mankind."