Brahmanism
- noun
- /ˈbrɑːmənɪzəm/
- Indian
- Opposition leaders argued that the reforms reinforced Brahmanism, privileging upper castes over others.
Examples
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Many activists described the minister's decision as evidence of Brahmanism influencing policy.
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Critics argue that Brahmanism perpetuates social inequality.
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Scholars debated whether contemporary Brahmanism reflects ancient religious ideas or modern political power.
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Many activists oppose Brahmanism in favor of equality.
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Many activists described the minister's decision as evidence of Brahmanism influencing policy.
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Opposition leaders argued that the reforms reinforced Brahmanism, privileging upper castes over others.
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Critics argue that Brahmanism perpetuates social inequality.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Brahmanism comes from Brahman and Brahmin, the priests who once held social and religious power, so it can be remembered as meaning 'rule of the Brahmins'. Today Brahmanism is used to describe attitudes or policies that keep upper-caste privilege and exclusion.
