brahmin

• Substantivo que designa um membro da casta sacerdotal hindu (a mais alta das quatro varnas) ou, por extensão, um membro de uma elite cultural ou social tradicional, como um descendente de antigas famílias da Nova 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.

   Brâmane

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrahman

   Antônimosshudra

2. Social eliteC1formalamerican

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

   Elite 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.

   Sinônimosaristocratblue bloodpatrician

   Antônimoscommonerplebeianproletarian