Concept information
Preferred term
syncretism
Definition
- Syncretism is an important element of global religion, one that denotes amalgamation, exchange, synthesis, and a fusion of diverse beliefs and practices. Originating in religious studies, the term has been growingly used in history, anthropology, philosophy, and cultural studies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Religion; Syncretism]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/syncretism
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