TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

ZOROASTRIANISM [5 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 1995-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psycho-, Socio- and Ethnolinguistics
DEF

An Eastern Iranian language of the Avesta, the sacred book of Zoroastrianism. Also called incorrectly Zend language, Avestan was written in a script evolved from late Pahlavi writing, which in turn derived from Aramaic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psycho-, socio- et ethnolinguistique
DEF

Langue iranienne du groupe oriental, dans laquelle est écrit l'Avesta. Autrefois appelé zend, l'avestique représente deux états de langue. Le plus ancien, celui des «chants» gathas, est proche du sanskrit védique.

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 1995-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oriental Religions
CONT

Naw Ruz (or Nowruz), the seventh great festival, means "New Day" and is the first day of the Zoroastrian/Persian year 1374. It falls on the spring equinox and symbolizes the renewal of the world after the winter. Naw Ruz also celebrates the creation of fire which is symbolic of Asha or righteousness. Further, it is the day on which Zarathustra received his revelation.

OBS

Zoroastrianism.

Key term(s)
  • Nairuz

French

Domaine(s)
  • Religions orientales
CONT

[...] le 21 mars, date du Nawroz, le Nouvel An persan (Norouz) avec festivités (Jamshedi Navroze) et absolution des péchés (Pateti); [...]

OBS

Zoroastrisme.

Spanish

Save record 2

Record 3 1995-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oriental Religions
CONT

March 16-20. Ghambar Hamaspathmadem occurs on the intercalary days and celebrates the creation of human beings. It is also a time for remembrance of the souls who have passed away.

CONT

April 30-May 4. Ghambar Maidyozarem celebrates the creation of sky and the harvesting of the winter crop.

OBS

Zoroastrianism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Religions orientales
CONT

[...] puis viennent les fêtes de saisons Gâhâmbars, au nombre de six : Maidyôti-Zaremaya, au 45e jour de l'année - Maidyôti-Shema, au 105e jour - Paitishahya (Pêtishah), au 180e jour - Ayâthrima (Ayâshrim), au 210e jour - Maidyâriya, (Mêtyâriya), au 290e jour - Hamaspathmaêdaya (Hamaspatmêdim), au 365e jour de l'année (20 mars).

OBS

Zoroastrisme.

Spanish

Save record 3

Record 4 1995-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oriental Religions
CONT

Naw Ruz (the first day of the Zoroastrian/Persian year 1374) also celebrates the creation of fire which is symbolic of Asha or righteousness.

OBS

Zoroastrianism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Religions orientales
CONT

[...] asha, la forme iranienne du terme rta qui, en sanskrit, désigne l'ordre universel, principe cosmique, liturgique et moral, etc.

OBS

Zoroastrisme.

Spanish

Save record 4

Record 5 1978-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Religion (General)
DEF

An adherent of Zoroastrianism(...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Religion (Généralités)
CONT

Zoroastrisme ou Mazdéisme. Les Zoroastriens sont monothéistes.

DEF

(du nom de Zoroastre, Zarathoustra). Qui est propre à Zarathoustra, à sa religion.

Spanish

Save record 5

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: