Brahmanism

(bräˈmə-nĭzˌəm) also Brah·min·ism (bräˈmĭ-)

1. The religious practices and beliefs of ancient India as reflected in the Vedas.
2. The social and religious system of orthodox Hindus, especially of the Brahmins, based on a caste structure and various forms of pantheism.

Related Forms:

• Brahˈman·ist noun