Foïsm

[ foh-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. Chinese Buddhism.

Foism

/ ˈfəʊˌɪzəm /

noun

1. Chinese Buddhism, the version introduced from India from the 4th century ad onwards and essentially belonging to the Mahayana school

Derived Forms

• ˈFoist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• Foïst noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Foïsm¹

Fo + -ism

Word History and Origins

Origin of Foïsm¹

from Mandarin Chinese fo Buddha

Example Sentences

Annamese Buddhism is only a colourless copy of Chinese Foism and has no great hold of the people.

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