Definitions for: Brahmanism

[n] the religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas and Brahmanas and Upanishads
[n] the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism

Webster (1913) Definition: Brah"man*ism, Brahminism Brah"min*ism, n.
The religion or system of doctrines of the Brahmans; the
religion of Brahma.

Synonyms: Brahminism, Brahminism

See Also: faith, Hindooism, Hinduism, religion, religious belief