'Hinduism' definitions:

Definition of 'Hinduism'

noun

The religion of most people in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal [syn: Hinduism, Hindooism]

noun

A body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and based on a caste system; it is characterized by a belief in reincarnation, by a belief in a supreme being of many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a desire for liberation from earthly evils [syn: Hinduism, Hindooism]

Definition of 'Hinduism'

From: GCIDE

Hinduism \Hinduism\ n.
1. the dominant religion of India; characterized by a caste system anud belief in reincarnation.
Syn: Hindooism. [WordNet 1.5]
2. a complex of beliefs and values and customs including worship of many gods, especially the Trimurti composed of Brahma the Creator; Vishnu the preserver; and Shiva the destroyer.
Syn: Hindooism. [WordNet 1.5]

Definition of 'Hinduism'

From: GCIDE

Hindooism \Hin"doo*ism\, Hinduism \Hin"du*ism\, n. The religious doctrines and rites of the Hindus; Brahmanism. Hindoostani Hindoostanee