Definitions

1. noun

A person who practices Shinto, an indigenous spirituality of Japan that focuses on the worship of kami (spirits or gods) and the importance of rituals and sacred practices.

“The shintoist priest led the group through the shrine’s purification rituals.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of Shinto, especially in its practices or rituals.

“The shintoist ceremony was filled with colorful costumes and traditional music.”