Hinduism

noun

Hin·du·ism ˈhin-(ˌ)dü-ˌi-zəm

: the dominant religion of India that emphasizes dharma with its resulting ritual and social observances and often mystical contemplation and ascetic practices

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From the commemoration of King Rama’s return to his kingdom after defeating Ravana to the reverence of Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance and prosperity, various sects of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism commune in ceremony. —

Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024 The main religion in Nepal is Hinduism, and Hindus believe that cows are sacred. —

Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024 Attacks on academics are a recurring feature of the assertive Hindu-nationalist agenda, in which any scholarly analysis of ancient Indian history or the roots of Hinduism that challenges the nationalists’ preferred version promptly elicits menacing personal vitriol. —

Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024 In Hinduism, for example, aging leaders from various sects choose and guide their successors, while still remaining active and involved in day-to-day operations. —

Hannah Schoenbaum and Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Hinduism