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Meaning of brahmana | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Alternative spelling of Brahmana.
alt-of, alternative
Any of several ancient Hindu religious prose texts that explain the relationship of the Vedas to the sacrificial ceremonies.
Hinduism
The brahmin varna in Hinduism. (Plural: brahmana.)
A brahmin; a member of the brahmana (sense 1).
A prose text that explains aspects of the Vedas.

Examples

“For quotations using this term, see Citations:Brāhmaṇa.”

“"'It was I who struck this wily brāhmaṇa' said Virāṭa." (Mahābhārata: "Virāṭa Parva")”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Brahmanbaria Brahmanbaria District Brahmanda Brahmanee Brahmani Brahmanism