HINDUISM Antonyms
Definition of HINDUISM
Best Opposite Words For HINDUISM
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buddhism | nounn | |||||||
noun • a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha • the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth | ||||||||
christianity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior • the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia) | ||||||||
islam | nounn | |||||||
noun • the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion • the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran | ||||||||
jainism | nounn | |||||||
noun • sect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism • religion founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism; emphasizes asceticism and immortality and transmigration of the soul; denies existence of a perfect or supreme being | ||||||||
sikhism | nounn | |||||||
noun • the doctrines of a monotheistic religion founded in northern India in the 16th century by Guru Nanak and combining elements of Hinduism and Islam |