syncretism

Meanings

• noun

  The merging of different beliefs, practices, or deities into a single entity or system.

  - "The syncretism of ancient Greek and Roman religions led to the worship of many gods with similar attributes."
  - "The syncretism of Christianity and traditional African religions resulted in unique spiritual practices and beliefs."

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Variants

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syncretism , syncretisms , syncretist , syncretistic , syncretists

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Etymology

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From Greek synkritēs, 'agreeing', from synkrīnēin, 'to agree'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'syncretism' was first used in the 16th century by the Spanish friar and historian Francisco de Burgoa to describe the blending of indigenous Mexican and Christian beliefs.

2. The syncretization of African and European religions in the Americas led to the creation of unique spiritual practices such as Santería, Candomblé, and Vodou.

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1. Acculturation: The process of one culture adapting to another, often resulting in the merging of beliefs and practices.

2. Assimilation: The process of one culture absorbing another, often resulting in the disappearance of the absorbed culture's unique beliefs and practices.

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Culture

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Syncretism is a common phenomenon in various cultures and religions, particularly in areas where different belief systems have come into contact. It can be seen in the blending of Greek and Roman religions in the Mediterranean, the syncretization of Christianity and African religions in the Americas, and the fusion of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs in Southeast Asia.

How to Memorize "syncretism"

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   - Imagine a Venn diagram with two overlapping circles representing two different belief systems. The area of overlap represents the syncretism between the two systems.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-Y-N-C-R-E-T-I-S to remember the meaning: 'Synthesis of New Cultural Religious Expression Through Integration and Synchronicity'.

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