Brahman

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also Brahman, "member of the highest priestly Hindu caste," late 14c., Bragman, from Sanskrit brahmana-s, from brahman- "prayer," also "the universal soul, the Absolute," which is of uncertain origin. Related to Brahma. Figurative meaning "member of Boston's upper class" is from 1823.

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Definitions of Brahman

brahman (n.)

a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family);

a Boston brahman

Synonyms: brahmin

brahman (n.)

a member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas;

originally all brahmans were priests

Synonyms: brahmin

brahman (n.)

the highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category;

Synonyms: brahmin

Brahman (n.)

any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially a large American heat and tick resistant greyish humped breed evolved in the Gulf States by interbreeding Indian cattle and now used chiefly for crossbreeding;

Synonyms: Brahma / Brahmin / Bos indicus

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