Brahminical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɹəˈmɪnəkəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Brahminical is an adjective meaning Of or relating to brahmins or Brahmanism.
Meaning
Of or relating to brahmins or Brahmanism.
Example Sentences
Despite the strict brahminical régime of his household, W. C. Tuttle was all for modernity.
Now the Jains officially recognise all the Gods of the Hindu creed, as well as the Lingam and the Snake. They wear the Brahminical thread; they adhere to every claim of Hindu caste-law.
[Pandit Lalluram] pivoted on one buttock and broke wind. Dukhi leaned back to allow it free passage, wondering what penalty might adhere to the offence of interfering with the waft of brahminical flatus.
Word Forms
- Braminical
Related Words
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