Definition of Brahman

Brah´man
n.1.A person of the highest or sacerdotal caste among the Hindus.
Brahman bull
(Zool.) the male of a variety of the zebu, or Indian ox, considered sacred by the Hindus.
2.a person from an old, respected, and usually wealthy family who has considerable social or political influence; - a term used especially in New England; as, a Boston brahmin.


Related Words

aristocrat, blue blood, brahmin, patrician


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