Hinduism

/ˈhɪnduɪzəm/ name

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Meaning at a glance

  • Primary sense: a body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and based on a caste system; it is characterized by a belief in reincarnation, by a belief in a supreme being of many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a desire for liberation from earthly evils
  • Grammar: hinduism is listed as name.
  • Nearest alternatives: denomination, hindooism, hindu belief system, hindu faith.
  • Useful contrasts: agnosticism, atheism, secularism.
  • Usage evidence: Hinduism is the main religion in India.

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    a body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and based on a caste system; it is characterized by a belief in reincarnation, by a belief in a supreme being of many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a desire for liberation from earthly evils wordnet
  2. 2
    the religion of most people in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A religion, philosophy and culture native to India, characterized by the belief in reincarnation and a supreme oneness personified in many forms and natures. countable, uncountable

    "Mordin: Wheel of life. Popular salarian concept. Similar to human Hinduism in focus on reincarnation. Mordin: Appealing to see life as endless. Fix mistakes in next life. Learn, adapt, improve. Mordin: Refuse to believe life ends here. Too wasteful. Have much more to offer. Mistakes to fix. Cannot end here. Could do so much more."

Synonyms

All synonyms
denominationhindooismhindu belief systemhindu faithhindu philosophical traditionhindu tradition

Example

"Hinduism is the main religion in India."

Common questions

What does "hinduism" mean?

a body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and based on a caste system; it is characterized by a belief in reincarnation, by a belief in a supreme being of many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a desire for liberation from earthly evils

What is a synonym for "hinduism"?

Common synonyms include: denomination, hindooism, hindu belief system, hindu faith, hindu philosophical tradition, hindu tradition.

How do you use "hinduism" in a sentence?

Hinduism is the main religion in India.

How do you pronounce "hinduism"?

Pronounced /ˈhɪnduɪzəm/.

Etymology

From Hindu + -ism.

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