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Noun Concept
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ancestor worship
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The custom of venerating deceased ancestors who are considered still a part of the family and whose spirits are believed to have the power to intervene in the affairs of the living. Open English WordNet
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The custom of venerating deceased ancestors who are considered still a part of the family and whose spirits are believed to have the power to intervene in the affairs of the living. Open English WordNet
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Most of the historically known practices of ancestor worship in Japan are adaptations of Chinese customs. Open English WordNet
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worship
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ancestor worship

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