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brahmane — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • brahmin noun A member of the priestly, scholarly caste in traditional Hindu society, the highest of the four main social classes.

Senses

brahmane is used for these senses in English:

  • brahmin A learned person of refined taste and mild manners.

brahmin — full definition

  1. noun A member of the priestly, scholarly caste in traditional Hindu society, the highest of the four main social classes.
  2. noun A member of an old, cultured, and somewhat exclusive social elite, especially one associated with New England.