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BRAHMINISM
Brahmanism, Brahminism
(noun) the religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas and Brahmanas and Upanishads
Brahmanism, Brahminism
(noun) the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Proper noun
Brahminism
Alternative spelling of Brahmanism
Source: Wiktionary
Brah"man*ism, Brah"min*ism, n.
Definition: The religion or system of doctrines of the Brahmans; the religion of Brahma.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PARSIMONIOUS
(adjective) excessively unwilling to spend; “parsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulses”; “lived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgence”
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