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Vaishnava
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Vaish·na·va  (vshn-v)
n. Hinduism
One who worships Vishnu.
[From Sanskrit vaiava-, relating to Vishnu, from Viu, Vishnu.]
Vaishna·vism (-vzm) n.
Vaishnava [ˈvɪʃnəvə]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Hinduism) Hinduism a member of a sect devoted to the cult of Vishnu, strongly anti-Brahminic and antipriestly in outlook and stressing devotion through image worship and simple ritual
[from Sanskrit vaisnava of Vishnu]
Vaishnavism  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Vaishnava - worshipper of Vishnu
Vaishnavism, Vaisnavism - Hindu sect worshiping of Vishnu
Hindoo, Hindu - a person who adheres to Hinduism
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