单词 | Brahmin |
释义 | Brah·min (brämĭn) n. 1. also Brah·man (-mən) A member of the highest of the four major castes of traditional Indian society, responsible for officiating at religious rites and studying and teaching the Vedas. 2. A member of a cultural and social elite, especially of that formed by descendants of old New England families: a Boston Brahmin. 3. Variant of Brahman. adj. also Brahman (-mən) Of or relating to the caste of Brahmins. [Probably alteration of Sanskrit brāhmaṇaḥ, from brāhmaṇa-, brahminic; see BRAHMAN.] Brah·minic (-mĭnĭk), Brah·mini·cal adj. |
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