As nouns the difference between zoroastrian and magus
is that
zoroastrian is a follower of Zoroastrianism while
magus is (common usage) magician, and derogatorily sorcerer, trickster, conjurer, charlatan.
As an adjective Zoroastrian
is relating to or characteristic of Zoroastrianism.
zoroastrian English
Noun
( en noun)
A follower of Zoroastrianism.
Usage notes
See the usage notes about "Zoroastrianism".
Synonyms
* Mazdakite
Hypernyms
* religionist
Coordinate terms
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Adjective
( -)
Relating to or characteristic of Zoroastrianism.
Of, by or pertaining to Zoroastrian.
- the Zoroastrian teachings which began the religion
Synonyms
* Mazdakite
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magus English
Noun
(magi)
(common usage) magician, and derogatorily sorcerer, trickster, conjurer, charlatan
(special usage) a Zoroastrian priest
: Note : the two meanings overlap in classical usage— both derive from the Greco-Roman identification of "Zoroaster" as the "inventor" of astrology and magic. The first meaning ('magician') derives from the sense of "practitioner of the Zoroaster's craft", and the second meaning ('priest') from the sense of "practitioner of Zoroaster's religion".
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