hindooism

Hin·doo·ism

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hin-doo-iz-uh m]
- /ˈhɪn duˌɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hin-doo-iz-uh m]
- /ˈhɪn duˌɪz əm/

Definitions of hindooism word

noun hindooism the common religion of India, based upon the religion of the original Aryan settlers as expounded and evolved in the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad-Gita, etc., having an extremely diversified character with many schools of philosophy and theology, many popular cults, and a large pantheon symbolizing the many attributes of a single god. Buddhism and Jainism are outside the Hindu tradition but are regarded as related religions. 1
noun hindooism Dated form of Hinduism. 0

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Origin of hindooism

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; Hindu + -ism

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Parts of speech for Hindooism

noun

adjective

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preposition

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hindooism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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