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

Organizers with Freedom 250 said the group still has not locked in programming, but is in talks with faith leaders from a variety of religions including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism, among others. —Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026

Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism similarly frame health interventions via consciousness after bodily death. —Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026

The laws have been challenged by families representing a variety of religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and clergy, in addition to nonreligious families. —Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026

The laws have been challenged by families representing a variety of religions, including Christianity, Judaism and Hinduism, and clergy, in addition to nonreligious families. —CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Hinduism

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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