druidism

[droo-i-diz-uhm]

noun

1. the religion or rites of the Druids.

Word History and Origins

Origin of druidism¹

First recorded in 1705–15; Druid + -ism

Example Sentences

These verses were communicated orally, and were never written down whilst bardism or druidism lasted, though the bards and druids at a very early period were acquainted with the use of letters. 

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In this stronghold of druidism he resolved to celebrate the approaching festival of Easter, and preach the word to the assembled chiefs.

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That last has received the name of druidism, from the druids who were its founders and priests.

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Laeghaire Mac Neill—possessed druids and enchanters, who used to foretell through their druidism and through their paganism what was in the future for them.

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Druidism was the religion of the Celts, and druidism was probably one of the least corrupt forms of paganism.

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