a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family); "a Boston brahman"
Used in a Sentence
brahman
How to use brahman in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for brahman.
Editorial note
I think it is more along the lines of "atman is brahman", when considering hindu things.
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Quick take
a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family); "a Boston brahman"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of brahman gathered in one view.
a member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas; "originally all brahmans were priests"
the highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for brahman.
noun
a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family); "a Boston brahman"
See also: brahmin
noun
a member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas; "originally all brahmans were priests"
See also: brahmin
noun
the highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category
See also: brahmin
noun
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
Example sentences
I think it is more along the lines of "atman is brahman", when considering hindu things.
I would like a version with brahman, prana, kundalini, and shiva and shakti instead of qi/chi and yin and yang.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use brahman in a sentence?
I think it is more along the lines of "atman is brahman", when considering hindu things.
What does brahman mean?
a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family); "a Boston brahman"
What part of speech is brahman?
brahman is commonly used as noun.