Brahmana Definition

brämə-nə
noun
Any of several ancient Hindu religious prose texts that explain the relationship of the Vedas to the sacrificial ceremonies.
American Heritage

The brahmin varna in Hinduism. (Plural: brahmana.)

Wiktionary

A brahmin; a member of the brahmana (sense 1).

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Brahmana

Noun

Singular:
Brahmana
Plural:
brahmanas

Origin of Brahmana

  • Sanskrit Brāhmaṇam from neuter of brāhmaṇa- brahminical Brahman

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Anglicized/transliterated from Sanskrit ब्राह्मण (brā́hmaṇa).

    From Wiktionary

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