Brahmanism \Brah"man*ism\, Brahminism \Brah"min*ism\, n. The religion or system of doctrines of the Brahmans; the religion of Brahma.
Brahminism n 1: the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism [syn: {Brahmanism}] 2: the religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas and Brahmanas and Upanishads [syn: {Brahmanism}]