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Meaning of kshatriya | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈkʃat.ɹi.ə/

Definitions

  1. A member of the second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Hindu society: the warrior or military caste.
  2. Alternative letter-case form of kshatriya.
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Equivalents

Deutsch Kshatriya
Español kshatriya
Français kshatriya
हिन्दी क्षत्रिय
Bahasa Indonesia kesatria
日本語 クシャトリヤ
한국어 크샤트리야
Nederlands kshattriya
Português xátria
Русский кшатрия

Examples

“The kshatriya could only hope to become a monk in his next life, but given the nature of his daily karma, it seemed unlikely that he could achieve even this limited goal.”
“"Bṛhannaḍā said, 'It is not the habit of a kṣatriya to flee like this; death in battle is preferable to flight in fear.'" (Mahābhārata: "Virāṭa Parva")”

CEFR level

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

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