noun
brahmin
BRAH-mihn
Brahmin (noun) means a member of the priestly, scholarly caste in traditional Hindu society, the highest of the four main social classes. Example: “The temple rituals were led by a brahmin priest.”
noun
1
A member of the priestly, scholarly caste in traditional Hindu society, the highest of the four main social classes.
"The temple rituals were led by a brahmin priest."
2
A member of an old, cultured, and somewhat exclusive social elite, especially one associated with New England.
"The family were regarded as Boston brahmins, with roots going back generations."
How to use brahmin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOriginally the priestly caste in Hindu society; by extension, any highly educated, old-money social elite.
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Boston brahmin
brahmin priest
brahmin caste
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Etymology
From Sanskrit brāhmaṇa, borrowed into English through French and Portuguese.
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What does “brahmin” mean?
The word “brahmin” means a member of the priestly, scholarly caste in traditional Hindu society, the highest of the four main social classes. In plain terms, originally the priestly caste in Hindu society; by extension, any highly educated, old-money social elite.
How do you pronounce “brahmin”?
“Brahmin” is pronounced BRAH-mihn (/ˈbɹɑːmɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “brahmin” in a sentence?
Here is “brahmin” used in a sentence: “The temple rituals were led by a brahmin priest.”
What part of speech is “brahmin”?
“Brahmin” is a noun.
Where does the word “brahmin” come from?
The word “brahmin” comes from French. From Sanskrit brāhmaṇa, borrowed into English through French and Portuguese.
How many meanings does “brahmin” have?
“Brahmin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the priestly, scholarly caste in traditional Hindu society, the highest of the four main social classes.
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