shintoits

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A follower of Shinto: "Shintoist" refers to a person who adheres to Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan characterized by the worship of kami (spirits or deities) and reverence for nature and ancestors.

Usage Examples

• (A follower of Shinto performing a religious practice.)
• (A person who practices Shinto.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be a devoted Shintoist": to be a committed follower of Shinto.

  • He is a devoted Shintoist who observes all major festivals and ceremonies. (He follows Shinto with dedication.)

• "Shintoist belief": the specific doctrines or worldview held by followers of Shinto.

  • Shintoist belief emphasizes harmony with nature and respect for kami. (The core tenets of Shinto.)

Variants and Related Words

• Shinto (n): the indigenous religion of Japan, involving the worship of kami.

  • Shinto is often practiced alongside Buddhism in Japan. (The religion itself.)

• Shintoism (n): sometimes used as an alternative name for the Shinto religion.

  • Shintoism has no single founder or sacred scripture. (The religious system.)

Synonyms

• Follower of Shinto: a person who practices Shinto.
• Kami worshiper: a devotee of the kami, the spirits central to Shinto.

Related Idioms

• "Walk the Shinto path": to live according to Shinto principles.
  • She chooses to walk the Shinto path by respecting nature and ancestors. (She follows Shinto values in daily life.)

Note: There are no common phrasal verbs or idioms specific to "Shintoist" beyond religious contexts. The term is primarily used in academic, religious, or cultural discussions.