Aum Shinrikyo

proper noun

Meaning

A Japanese doomsday cult founded in the 1980s that blended elements of Buddhism, Hinduism, and apocalyptic Christian prophecies.

Examples

The Japanese government officially designated Aum Shinrikyo as a terrorist organization following the subway attack.
Security experts continue to monitor the activities of splinter groups that emerged from Aum Shinrikyo.

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Aum Shinrikyo

proper noun

Pronunciation: ˌaʊm ʃɪnˈriːkjoʊ

Definition

A Japanese doomsday cult founded in the 1980s that blended elements of Buddhism, Hinduism, and apocalyptic Christian prophecies.

Examples

The Japanese government officially designated Aum Shinrikyo as a terrorist organization following the subway attack.
Security experts continue to monitor the activities of splinter groups that emerged from Aum Shinrikyo.
The trial of the leaders of Aum Shinrikyo lasted for many years and resulted in multiple death sentences.

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