samaj

[ suh-mahj ]

noun

1. a Hindu religious society or movement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of samaj¹

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

Example Sentences

When you have visited Poona, and have listened to the Gayan Samaj, we shall resume our present conversation.

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The same ideal was applied by the Brahmo Samaj to different parts, different provinces of our society.

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As early as 1857 he joined the Brahma Samaj, a religious association aiming at the reformation of Hinduism.

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The age of admission to the Samaj is eighteen, and members are expected to contribute to its funds at least 1% of their income.

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The object of the Samaj is to benefit the world by improving its physical, social, intellectual and moral conditions.

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