Hinduism is an Indian religion. It has many gods and teaches that people have another life on earth after they die.
Hinduism in British English
or Hindooism (ˈhɪndʊˌɪzəm)
noun
the complex of beliefs, values, and customs comprising the dominant religion of India, characterized by the worship of many gods, including Brahma as supreme being, a caste system, belief in reincarnation, etc
Hinduism in American English
(ˈhɪnduˌɪzəm)
noun
the principal and most ancient religious tradition of India: in it the lives of believers are governed by the three doctrines of dharma or universal law, karma or the cumulative effects of personal actions, and samsara or the cycle of rebirth, liberation from which is the first goal of life
Examples of 'Hinduism' in a sentence
Hinduism
Despite the fact that she was a Catholic she had sort of converted to Hinduism since marrying my Uncle Bali.
Preethi Nair GYPSY MASALA (2004)
Hinduism basically divides the deities into three groups," Annie told Becka.
Isobel Bird CIRCLE OF THREE: BOOK 13: AND IT HARM NONE (2001)
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Hinduism
British English: Hinduism /ˈhɪndʊˌɪzəm/ NOUN
Hinduism is an Indian religion, which has many gods and teaches that people have another life on earth after they die.