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Chrislamic principle

Chrislamic principle

9.9
A belief that mixes ideas from Christianity and Islam
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɪslæmɪk ˈprɪnsəpəl/
translation icon : principio crislámico
  • Many people in the community try to live by Chrislamic principles that promote unity and compassion.

Examples

  • The organization teaches children about Chrislamic principles of tolerance and coexistence.

  • The Chrislamic principle promotes understanding between religions.

  • Her charity work is inspired by Chrislamic principles of service and kindness.

  • Many people are drawn to the Chrislamic principles of love and compassion.

  • Many people in the community try to live by Chrislamic principles that promote unity and compassion.

  • Her charity work is inspired by Chrislamic principles of service and kindness.

  • The organization teaches children about Chrislamic principles of tolerance and coexistence.

Synonyms

syncretism
vsChrislamic principle
1 9.9

Mixing ideas and practices from different religions into one

is limited to combining aspects of Christianity and Islam

Surface Forms

Chrislamic principle singular
Chrislamic principles plural

Morphology

Chrislamic + principle

The headword contains a nonstandard blend 'Chrislamic' (Christian + Islamic) whose components suggest a combination of Christianity and Islam, and 'principle' is a transparent noun. However, the portmanteau form is not a standard, compositional word and may not be immediately recognized by a B1 learner without exposure or explicit knowledge of the blending, so the meaning is only partially recoverable from the parts.

Etymology

Chrislamic principle comes from joining the names Christianity and Islam, like two hands holding together to show unity. That's why it refers to a belief that 'combines' ideas from both religions.