Bari Weiss

Few of us doubt that stealing is wrong, especially from the poor. But the accusation of 'cultural appropriation' is overwhelmingly being used as an objection to syncretism - the mixing of different thoughts, religions, cultures, and ethnicities that often ends up creating entirely new ones.

American Editor

Syncretism often refers to combining ideas to form a new, single notion.

Conceptual Unity

Religious syncretism is common where multiple cultures coexist and influence each other's practices.

Religious Blend

Syncretism can be controversial, as it may imply a compromise of original beliefs.

Not Always Accepted

Linguistic syncretism highlights the natural changes and simplifications in language over time.

Linguistic Evolution

Syncretism in linguistics often means multiple word forms evolve to become one.

Word Form Merging

Syncretism can make learning a language easier by reducing the number of forms to memorize.