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Brahminism

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Brah·min·ism  (bräm-nzm)
n.
1. The attitude or conduct typical of a social or cultural elite.
2. Hinduism Variant of Brahmanism.
Brahmanism, Brahminism
the doctrines and practices of Brahmans and orthodox Hindus, characterized by the caste system, a diverse pantheism, and primary devotion to Brahma, the creator-god of the Hindu trinity.
See also: Hinduism
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Noun1.Brahminism - the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism
Brahmanism
Hindooism, Hinduism - the religion of most people in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
2.Brahminism - the religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas and Brahmanas and Upanishads
Brahmanism
faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"


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