English Explanatory Dictionary

Shaivism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A sect comprising the worshippers of the god Shiva.

Word forms

Shaivism Saivism Sivaism Shivaism

Etymology

From Sanskrit शैव (śaiva, “relating, belonging or sacred to the god Shiva”) + -ism.

Derived words

Shaivite
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