Origin: Greek suffix -ism
Judaism has 3 different meanings across 2 categories:
Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
"The community gathered to celebrate Passover, strengthening their identity as Judaism through shared traditions rooted in the Torah and Talmud."
the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
"Judaism is a monotheistic faith whose spiritual and ethical principles are primarily found in the Torah and the Talmud."
An Abrahamic religion tracing its origin to the Hebrew people of the ancient Middle East, as documented in their religious writings, the Tanakh.
"Judaism is an Abrahamic religion that traces its origins to the Hebrew people of the ancient Middle East and follows teachings found in the Tanakh."
The word "Judaism" entered English via Middle English and Late Latin, tracing back to Ancient Greek terms derived from the Biblical Hebrew name for Judah. Originally referring specifically to the people or tribe of Judah, it evolved in meaning to denote their religion.