brahmanism

Definition of Brahmanism in English :

1. brahmanism, brahminism

the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism

2. brahmanism, brahminism

the religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas and Brahmanas and Upanishads

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Brahmanism

noun (sometimes not capital)

1. also: Brahminism

a religious and social system based on the writings, rituals and social pre-eminence of the priestly caste of Hindu society

2.

an ancient religious system based on the Vedas and other priestly writings, regarded as a precursor of classical Hinduism

noun

the religious doctrines and system of the Brahmans

n.
Hinduism

1. The religious practices and beliefs of ancient India as reflected in the Vedas.

2. The social and religious system of orthodox Hindus, especially of the Brahmins, based on a caste structure and various forms of pantheism.