brahmin

• Существительное, обозначающее представителя высшего социального или жреческого класса, либо в контексте индуистской варны (жреческая каста), либо культурной элиты, например, потомка старинной семьи из Новой Англии.

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.

   Брахман

   • 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.

   Синонимыbrahman

   Антонимыshudra

2. Social eliteC1formalamerican

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

   Социальная элита

   • 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.

   Синонимыaristocratblue bloodpatrician

   Антонимыcommonerplebeianproletarian