Syncretism
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Attempted union of principles or parties irreconcilably atvariance with each other.He is plotting a carnal syncretism, and attempting the reconcilementof Christ and Belial. Baxter.Syncretism is opposed to eclecticism in philosophy. Krauth-Fleming.
Syncretism meaning & definition 1 of Syncretism.
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[Anthropology]: Observation and study without reference to a historical context, often of a particular ethnic group.
Syncretism meaning & definition 2 of Syncretism.
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The amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.
Syncretism meaning & definition 3 of Syncretism.
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the combining of different religions, cultures, or ideas; an instance of this:
Syncretism meaning & definition 4 of Syncretism.