samaj

[ suh-mahj ]

/ səˈmɑdʒ /

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noun

a Hindu religious society or movement.

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Origin of samaj

First recorded in 1870–75, samaj is from the Hindi word samāj meeting

Words nearby samaj

Salzburg, Salzgitter, Sam, samaʿ, samadhi, samaj, Saman, Samana Cay, Samanid, Samantha, Samar

How to use samaj in a sentence

When you have visited Poona, and have listened to the Gayan Samaj, we shall resume our present conversation.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan|Helena Pretrovna Blavatsky
The same ideal was applied by the Brahmo Samaj to different parts, different provinces of our society.
India for Indians|C. R. (Chittaranjan) Das
As early as 1857 he joined the Brahma Samaj, a religious association aiming at the reformation of Hinduism.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 7|Various
The age of admission to the Samaj is eighteen, and members are expected to contribute to its funds at least 1% of their income.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7|Various

The object of the Samaj is to benefit the world by improving its physical, social, intellectual and moral conditions.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7|Various