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Definitions for: Shinto [n] the indigenous polytheistic religion of Japan lacking organized teachings; primarily nature and ancestor worship including a chief deity from whom the emperor is believed to be descended
[n] the native religion and former ethnic cult of Japan
[adj] relating to or characteristic of Shintoism; "Shinto temples"
Webster (1913) Definition: Shin"to, Shintiism Shin"ti*ism, n. [Chin. shin god +
tao way, doctrine.]
One of the two great systems of religious belief in Japan.
Its essence is ancestor worship, and sacrifice to dead
heroes. [Written also Sintu, and Sintuism.]
Synonyms: Shintoism, Shintoist, Shintoistic
See Also: faith, faith, Kokka, Kokka Shinto, religion, religion, religious belief, Shintoist, Shua, Shuha Shinto
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