Antishinto

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /æntiˈʃɪntoʊ/

Definitions of antishinto

noun a term used to describe someone who is against or opposed to Shinto, a traditional Japanese religion

Example Sentences

A1 I don't believe in antishinto practices.

A2 Some people are against the traditional beliefs of Shinto, they are antishinto.

B1 The antishinto movement is gaining momentum among the younger generation.

B2 There are debates within the academic community about the validity of antishinto arguments.

C1 His doctoral thesis explores the historical context of antishinto ideologies.

C2 The antishinto activists are organizing a conference to discuss their beliefs and strategies.

Examples of antishinto in a Sentence

formal The scholar wrote a detailed critique of antishinto ideology in his research paper.

informal Some people just don't understand the importance of respecting Shinto beliefs and end up promoting antishinto ideas.

slang I can't believe some of the stuff those antishinto guys are saying, it's just ridiculous.

figurative The rise of antishinto sentiment in the country is like a dark cloud looming over traditional practices.

Grammatical Forms of antishinto

past tense

antishintoed

plural

antishintos

comparative

more antishinto

superlative

most antishinto

present tense

antishintos

future tense

will antishinto

perfect tense

have antishintoed

continuous tense

am antishintoing

singular

antishinto

positive degree

very antishinto

infinitive

to antishinto

gerund

antishintoing

participle

antishintoed

Origin and Evolution of antishinto

First Known Use: 1868 year
Language of Origin: Japanese
Story behind the word: The word 'antishinto' is believed to have originated in Japan as a term used to describe individuals or groups who oppose or reject Shinto beliefs and practices.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'antishinto' has evolved to encompass a broader range of attitudes and actions that go against traditional Shinto teachings, including criticism of Shinto nationalism and the separation of Shinto from state affairs.