Brahmanism

American  

[brah-muh-niz-uhm] / ˈbrɑ məˌnɪz əm /

Or Brahminism

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.

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Brahmanism British  

/ ˈbrɑːməˌnɪzəm /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• Brahmanist noun

Etymology

Origin of Brahmanism

First recorded in 1810–20; Brahman ¹ + -ism

Example Sentences

Likewise, Brahmanism was greatly influenced by Buddhism and its popularity with certain classes in India.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Following the development of Buddhism, how did changes in Brahmanism reduce the influence and prestige of the Brahman class as it evolved into Hinduism?

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Buddhism never supplanted Brahmanism as the dominant religion in India.

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A later series of treatises known as the Upanishads, written by a priestly class called Brahmans, developed new expressions of the Vedic religion, gradually transforming it into what many scholars refer to as Brahmanism.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Buddhism is a wide departure in doctrine and practice from Brahmanism, and hence after a swift unfolding and quick spread it was driven out of India and had to find a home in other lands.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various