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MITHRAISTIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does mithraistic mean?
• MITHRAISTIC (adjective)
The adjective MITHRAISTIC has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to Mithraism or its god
Familiarity information: MITHRAISTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to Mithraism or its god
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
mithraic; mithraistic
Pertainym:
Mithraism (ancient Persian religion; popular among Romans during first three centuries a.d.)
Derivation:
Mithraism (ancient Persian religion; popular among Romans during first three centuries a.d.)
Mithras (ancient Persian god of light and truth; sun god)
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