51Թ

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syncretize

[ sing-kri-tahyz, sin- ]

verb (used with or without object)

syncretized, syncretizing.
  1. to attempt to combine or unite, as different or opposing principles, parties, etc.


syncretize

/ ˈɪŋɪˌٲɪ /

verb

  1. to combine or attempt to combine the characteristic teachings, beliefs, or practices of (differing systems of religion or philosophy)
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Derived Forms

  • ˌԳپˈپDz, noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of syncretize1

1665–75; < New Latin Գŧپ < Greek ԰ŧí𾱲 to form a confederation, equivalent to syn- syn- + ŧ- (stem of ḗs ) a Cretan + -izein -ize; syncretism
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For them, Our Lady of Charity, or Our Lady of Cobre, who they syncretize as Ochún, is the Yoruba deity of love, fertility and money.

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They had heard of that from the many faiths whose pure or syncretized forms made the religious background of their time.

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No; I do not see how beauty and utility are ever to be syncretized into a homogeneous conception.

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