Brahminism

Brahminism [brah-muh-niz-uh m] Examples noun

1. Brahmanism.

Related formsBrah·min·ist, noun Brahmanism or Brah·min·ism [brah-muh-niz-uh m] 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.

Origin of Brahmanism First recorded in 1810–20; Brahman1 + -ism Related formsBrah·man·ist, noun Examples from the Web for brahminism Historical Examples of brahminism

The part which the serpent plays in Brahminism is well known.

The Round Towers of Ireland

Henry O’Brien

The prevailing religions are Buddhism, Brahminism, and Mahommedism.

Ten Years in India

W.J.D. Gould

Buddhism and Brahminism have reached it, and not transcended it.

Pedagogics as a System

Karl Rosenkranz

Which of the two systems, Buddhism or Brahminism, is the most ancient?

The Life or Legend of Gaudama

Right Reverend Paul Ambroise Bigandet

Under the influence of Brahminism genius and ambition have been suppressed.

Optimism

Helen Keller

British Dictionary definitions for brahminism Brahmanism Brahminism noun (sometimes not capital)

1. the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism, characterized by diversified pantheism, the caste system, and the sacrifices and family ceremonies of Hindu tradition
2. the form of Hinduism prescribed in the Vedas, Brahmanas, and Upanishads

Derived FormsBrahmanist or Brahminist, noun