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Brah⋅min⋅ism

  [brah-muh-niz-uhm]
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–noun
Brahmanism.
Related forms:
Brah⋅min⋅ist, noun
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Brah⋅man⋅ism

  [brah-muh-niz-uhm]
–noun
1. the religious and social system of the Brahmans and orthodox Hindus, characterized by the caste system and diversified pantheism.
2. the Hinduism of the Vedas, Brahmanas, and Upanishads.
Also, Brahminism.

Origin:
1810–20; Brahman + -ism

Related forms:
Brah⋅man⋅ist, noun
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Brah·man·ism   (brä'mə-nĭz'əm)   
n.   Hinduism

  1. The religious practices and beliefs of ancient India as reflected in the Vedas.

  2. The social and religious system of orthodox Hindus, especially of the Brahmins, based on a caste structure and various forms of pantheism.

Brah'man·ist n.
Brah·min·ism   (brä'mə-nĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. The attitude or conduct typical of a social or cultural elite.

  2. Hinduism Variant of Brahmanism.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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