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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But when ignorance of Hinduism is prevalent—only 15 percent of Americans know basic facts about Hinduism—being seen comes at a cost. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 The bloodshed has invited increasing scrutiny, as activists who champion animal welfare square off with devotees who believe that the ritual is an important, untouchable cornerstone of Hinduism. —

Chad De Guzman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024 Introduction of the Bible into the classroom is complicated by the diverse range of religions in public schools including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and others, along with 20% of U.S. families who are religiously unaffiliated. —

Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024 The Wikipedia entry on the Golden Rule cites variations of this basic ethic from Egyptian, Sanskrit, Tamil, Persian, Roman, and Yoruba texts, from the three Abrahamic religions, as well as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, and so on. —

Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Hinduism