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Shinto Definition & Meaning

shinto
adjective
  1. relating to or characteristic of Shintoism; "Shinto temples"
noun
  1. the native religion and former ethnic cult of Japan
  2. the ancient indigenous religion of Japan lacking formal dogma; characterized by a veneration of nature spirits and of ancestors

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Frequently asked questions

What does shinto mean?
relating to or characteristic of Shintoism; "Shinto temples" the native religion and former ethnic cult of Japan the ancient indigenous religion of Japan lacking formal dogma; characterized by a veneration of nature spirits and of ancestors
What part of speech is shinto?
Shinto is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does shinto have?
Shinto has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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