n. (also brahman) (pl. -mans) 1 a member of the highest Hindu caste, whose members are traditionally eligible for the priesthood. 2 = BRAHMA 2. Brahmanic adj. Brahmanical adj. Brahmanism n.
[ Skr. brahmanas f. brahman priest ]
n. (also brahman) (pl. -mans) 1 a member of the highest Hindu caste, whose members are traditionally eligible for the priesthood. 2 = BRAHMA 2. Brahmanic adj. Brahmanical adj. Brahmanism n.
[ Skr. brahmanas f. brahman priest ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012