n.
- The attitude or conduct typical of a social or cultural elite.
- Hinduism. Variant of Brahmanism.
Brahminism
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Brah·min·ism (brä'mə-nĭz'əm) 
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The noun has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism
Synonym: Brahmanism
Meaning #2:
the religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas and Brahmanas and Upanishads
Synonym: Brahmanism
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