n. [ Gr. &unr_; union of the soul with God; &unr_; God + &unr_; a mixing, akin to &unr_; to mix. ] 1. A mixture of the worship of different gods, as of Jehovah and idols. [ 1913 Webster ]

This syncretistic theocracy by no means excludes in him [ Solomon ] the proper service of idols. J. Murphy. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Philos.) An intimate union of the soul with God in contemplation, -- an ideal of the Neoplatonists and of some Oriental mystics. [ 1913 Webster ]