brahmin
/ˈbrɑːmɪn/noun
उच्चारण ब्रामिन
ब्राह्मण
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noun
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[C]
a member of the highest of the four varnas (social classes) in traditional Hindu society, traditionally associated with priests and scholars
ब्राह्मण
- In the old texts, brahmins were responsible for teaching and performing rituals.
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[C] North American
a person from an old, rich family with a high social position, especially in New England
(अमेरिका में) प्रतिष्ठित कुलीन वर्ग का व्यक्ति
- He came from a family of Boston brahmins.
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Do not confuse brahmin (a member of the priestly varna) and Brahman (in Hindu philosophy, the supreme and unchanging reality).
Brahmin (पुरोहित वर्ण का सदस्य, ब्राह्मण) और Brahman (हिंदू दर्शन में परम और अपरिवर्तनशील सत्ता, ब्रह्म) को आपस में confuse न करें।