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hinduism
UK //ˈhɪnduːɪzəm//US //ˈhɪnduːɪzəm//
词源
Derived from the Persian word 'Hindu', referring to the people of the Indus River region, combined with the suffix '-ism' to denote the religion.
noun
❶ 印度教，起源于印度次大陆的主要宗教之一，强调轮回、因果报应和多种神灵崇拜，是世界第三大宗教。
“Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world.”
（印度教是世界上最古老的宗教之一。）
“Many festivals in India are based on Hinduism.”
（印度的许多节日都基于印度教。）
同义词:Sanatana Dharma, Vedic religion, Hindu faith
常见短语
practicing Hinduism — 指遵循印度教的教义和仪式，进行宗教活动。
“She has been practicing Hinduism since childhood.”
（她从小就开始信奉印度教。）