avesta

noun

Meaning

The primary collection of sacred texts used in the Zoroastrian religion.

Examples

Scholars have spent centuries studying the linguistic nuances found within the Avesta.
Many of the hymns in the Avesta date back to the time of the prophet Zoroaster.

Synonyms: scripture, text, canon, liturgy

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avesta

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈvɛstə/

Definition

The primary collection of sacred texts used in the Zoroastrian religion.

Examples

Scholars have spent centuries studying the linguistic nuances found within the Avesta.
Many of the hymns in the Avesta date back to the time of the prophet Zoroaster.
The Avesta remains the central liturgical guide for practitioners of the faith.

Synonyms of avesta

Words with a similar meaning to avesta:

scripture
text
canon
liturgy

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