brahmin

• Sustantivo que designa a un miembro de la casta sacerdotal más alta del hinduismo, o por extensión, a una persona de élite intelectual o cultural, como un descendiente de antiguas familias patricias (p. ej., en Nueva Inglaterra).

A noun referring to a member of the highest social or priestly class, either in the context of Hindu varna (the priestly caste) or a cultural elite, such as a descendant of an old New England family.

1. Hindu priestly classB2formal

   A member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas, traditionally priests and scholars.

   brahmán

   • The Brahmin performed the sacred rituals at the temple.
   • In ancient India, Brahmins were responsible for preserving religious texts.
   • Many Brahmins are respected for their knowledge of the Vedas.

   Sinónimosbrahman

   Antónimosshudra

2. Social eliteC1formalamerican

   A member of a social and cultural elite, especially a descendant of an old New England family.

   Brahmin (élite social)

   • The Boston Brahmins were known for their wealth and influence.
   • She comes from a Brahmin family that has lived in New England for generations.
   • The old Brahmins of the city controlled the cultural institutions.

   Sinónimosaristocratblue bloodpatrician

   Antónimoscommonerplebeianproletarian