Zoroastrian

[ zawr-oh-as-tree-uhn, zohr- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Zoroaster or to Zoroastrianism.

noun

1. one of the adherents of Zoroastrianism.

Zoroastrian

/ ˌzɒrəʊˈæstrɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Zoroastrianism or Zoroaster

noun

1. a follower of Zoroaster or adherent of Zoroastrianism: in modern times a Gabar or a Parsee

Word History and Origins

Origin of Zoroastrian¹

1735–45; < Latin Zōroastr ( ēs ) (< Greek Zōroástrēs < Avestan zaraθuštra Zarathustra ) + -ian

Example Sentences

Ratan Tata was born in 1937 in a traditional family of Parsis - a highly educated and prosperous community that traces its ancestry to Zoroastrian refugees in India.

From BBC

“So six bolts of silk at twice the price, plus the tariff, but minus my bargain to you as a Zoroastrian would be one hundred forty-seven drachms.”

From Literature

"The number of those who identify as Zoroastrian is considerable," Mansour explains, referring to one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions founded 3,000 years ago in Persia, now known as Iran.

From BBC

Every year on Jan. 30, Zoroastrians gather after sunset to celebrate the 50 days and 50 nights remaining to Spring.

From Seattle Times

Once a Zoroastrian wished me a happy Yalda and a Hindu wished me a Baba Din.

From Salon