Word of the Day: Syncretism

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Syncretism
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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.
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Greek, early 17th century
Why This Word?
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. ...
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