Meaning of the word syncretism in English

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syncretism

US /ˈsɪŋ.krə.tɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈsɪŋ.krɪ.tɪ.zəm/
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Noun

the amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought

Example:
Religious syncretism is common in areas where different faiths have coexisted for centuries.
The artist's work displayed a fascinating syncretism of Eastern and Western art forms.