Brahminism
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- noun
- /ˈbrɑːmɪnɪzəm/
- Indian
- I hate the spirit of Brahminism which may be found in Brahmins and non Brahmins alike.
Examples
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Saying that there are major problems that absolutely must be addressed is not the same as implying it was a unique case justifying the dumping of "brahminism" as you continue to derisively call Hinduism.
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Middle-class constituencies falling within the 'outer party' of Brahminism are also not reproducing themselves.
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Brahminism alone gives religious sanction to the inhumane treatment of low-caste Hindus by the upper castes, based solely on birth.
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The Catholic Church, in contrast, gave birth to the university and, by its nature, supported rule by intellectuals, which is how you defined Brahminism (some early Protestants actually advocated the joys of illiteracy).
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Brahminism is often viewed as a traditional belief system that stresses the importance of the Brahminism priestly caste in Hindu society.
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Critics argue that Brahminism perpetuates social inequalities within the Hindu community.
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Many believe that Brahminism is rooted in ancient Indian texts that shape the practices and beliefs of orthodox Hinduism.
Synonyms
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An ancient Indian religious and social system based on the Vedas and led by Brahmin priests
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Etymology
Brahminism comes from Brahmin, which comes from the ancient Indian word brahmana meaning 'priest' or 'wise person', and the ending -ism meaning 'system' or 'belief'. So, Brahminism is the religious and social system connected to the Brahmin priests in India.