Shenism

English

Etymology

Coined by British anthropologist Alan J. A. Elliott in 1955 in his book Chinese Spirit-Medium Cults in Singapore, from Chinese 神 (shén, “god, deity, spirit”) +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃɛnɪzəm/

Proper noun

Shenism

  1. (uncommon) Synonym of Chinese folk religion

Translations

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