brahmin

• Nom désignant un membre de la plus haute classe sociale ou sacerdotale, soit dans le contexte de la varṇa hindoue (caste des prêtres), soit d'une élite culturelle, par exemple un descendant d'une vieille famille de la Nouvelle-Angleterre.

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.

   brahmane (classe sacerdotale hindoue)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrahman

   Antonymesshudra

2. Social eliteC1formalamerican

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

   Élite sociale (brahmane)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaristocratblue bloodpatrician

   Antonymescommonerplebeianproletarian