Hinduism

noun

Hin·​du·​ism ˈhin-(ˌ)dü-ˌi-zəm 

: the dominant religion of India that emphasizes dharma with its resulting ritual and social observances and often mystical contemplation and ascetic practices

Examples of Hinduism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some are hybrids and incorporate additional theological meditation practices (from Hinduism and Taoism, for example) and other mindfulness practices, including yoga or forest bathing. —AFAR Media, 9 July 2025

Tracy has absorbed an immediate, heavy, visceral form of Catholicism, or in some cases, Hinduism or Indigenous spiritual traditions. —Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Varanasi is one of seven sacred cities of Hinduism. —Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

Although Buddhism is the leading religion in Thailand, and by proxy Thai Town, the cultivation of spirit houses and the offerings that go along with them actually originates from animism mixed with Brahmanism (an early form of Hinduism), which subsequently made its way into Buddhist beliefs. —Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

Hinduism

noun

Hin·​du·​ism ˈhin-(ˌ)dü-ˌiz-əm 

: a body of social, cultural, and religious beliefs and practices native to the Indian subcontinent