Word of the Day: Syncretism

Can you pronounce syncretism?

Saturday, June 1, 2024

noun 1. The amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought. 2. (Linguistics) The merging of different inflectional varieties of a word during the development of a language. "The food festival displayed the syncretism of the city's Jamaican and French heritages." "Her research paper explored the syncretism of the English language in different countries." "After several multicultural community events, there was an attitude of syncretism developing in the neighborhood." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Greek, early 17th century Syncretism (from the Greek word "sunkrētismos," meaning "to unite against a third-party") is the merging of different worlds, often referring to various cultures, religions, or schools of thought. If you've ever enjoyed a sushi burrito or fantasized about a particularly delicious banh mi, you have familiarity with syncretism in the culinary world. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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