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Webster 1913 Edition
Brahmin
{
Brah′man
,Brah′min
, }Noun.
pl.
Brahmans
, Brahmins
. [Skr.
Brāhmana
(cf. Brahman
worship, holiness; the God Brahma, also Brahman): cf. F. Brahmane
, Brachmane
, Bramine
, L. Brachmanae
, -manes
, -mani
, pl., Gr. [GREEK], pl.] 1.
A person of the highest or sacerdotal caste among the Hindus.
Brahman bull
(Zool.)
, the male of a variety of the zebu, or Indian ox, considered sacred by the Hindus.
Webster 1828 Edition
Brahmin
BRAH'MIN
,Noun.
A priest among the Hindoos and other nations of India. There are several orders of Bramins, many of whom are very corrupt in their morals; others live sequestered from the world devoted to superstition and indolence. They are the only persons who understand the Sanscrit, or ancient language of the country, in which their sacred books are written; and to them are European nations indebted for their knowledge of the language. They worship Brama, the supposed creator of the world, but have many subordinate deities.
Definition 2024
Brahmin
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See also: Brahmin
English
Noun
brahmin (plural brahmins)
- A member of the Hindu priestly caste, one of the four varnas or social groups based on occupation in ancient Hindu society.
- One who has realized or attempts to realize Brahman, i.e. God or supreme knowledge.
- A scholar, teacher, priest, intellectual, researcher, scientist, knowledge-seeker, or knowledge worker.
- A social and cultural elite, especially in the New England region of the USA.
- A learned person of refined taste and mild manners.
Synonyms
Related terms
- Boston Brahmin
- Brahminical
Translations
caste
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believer in Brahman
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Adjective
brahmin (not comparable)
Synonyms
- brahminic
- brahminical
Translations
of or relating to brahmins
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believer in Brahman