Vishnuism

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A Hindu religious tradition that worships Vishnu as the main god

noun
/ˈvɪʃnuːɪzəm/

: vishnuismo

In India, Vishnuism is practiced by millions who revere Vishnu as the supreme deity.

Examples

Before there was Buddhism, there was Brahmanismand Vishnuism.

City of Ghosts (2002)
Brahmanism and Vishnuism.

City of Ghosts (2002)
Many devotees participate in the rituals and celebrations of Vishnuism throughout the year.
The teachings and texts of Vishnuism emphasize the importance of dharma and devotion.

Synonyms

Vaishnavism

vsVishnuism

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A tradition of Hinduism where people worship Vishnu as the main god

treats that god as central to practice rather than explicitly supreme

Vaisnavism

vsVishnuism

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A branch of Hinduism that worships Vishnu as the main god

is centered on that god within practice rather than claiming supreme status

Surface Forms

Vishnuism singular

Vishnuisms plural

Morphology

Vishnuism = Vishnu (transparent) = Vishnu + ism

Formed directly from the deity name 'Vishnu' plus the productive suffix '-ism' denoting a religious tradition, so the meaning is clear from the components.

Etymology

Vishnuism comes from the Sanskrit name Vishnu, a major Hindu god often called 'the preserver', and the ending -ism, which means 'belief' or 'system' and appears in words like Buddhism and Hinduism. So, Vishnuism is the religious tradition that focuses on Vishnu.