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Foïsm
[ foh-iz-uhm ]
noun
- Chinese Buddhism.
Foism
/ ˈfəʊˌɪzəm /
noun
- Chinese Buddhism, the version introduced from India from the 4th century ad onwards and essentially belonging to the Mahayana school
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Derived Forms
- ˈFoist, nounadjective
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Other Words From
- Foïst noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Foïsm1
from Mandarin Chinese fo Buddha
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