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Meaning of Namboothiri | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A Malayali Brahmin of the Nambūdiri subcaste, traditionally the most elite in the Indian state of Kerala, and known for extreme orthodoxy.

Examples

“The Namboothiri are said to be the most orthodox brahmins in India.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

Nambrok Nambu-Goldstone boson Nambucca Heads Nambucca Valley nambulite namby