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Pronunciation / Transliteration: brāhmaṇvādī
"यह ग्रंथ ब्राह्मणवादी परंपराओं का उल्लेख करता है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to Brahmanism, the ancient Vedic religion, or to the Brahmins as the highest priestly caste in Hindu society.
"The historian examined the ancient texts for evidence of early Brahmanical rituals and social stratification." - 2
Characteristic of or upholding traditional Hindu orthodox practices, authority, or caste-based structures.
"Reform movements in the 19th century actively challenged the rigid Brahmanical orthodoxy of the period."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Italian 'brahmanico' (and ultimately from Sanskrit 'brāhmaṇa', meaning a priest or the ultimate reality), the term entered English usage in the late 18th century during British colonial administration in India. It initially referred strictly to the religious and social traditions, laws, and authority associated with the Brahmin caste, later expanding in academic discourse to describe systemic socio-religious hierarchies.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Brahmanical" is said worldwide
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brahmanique
Transliteration: /bʁa.ma.nik/
"Cette coutume trouve ses origines dans la tradition brahmanique."
bramanisch
Transliteration: /bʁaˈmaːnɪʃ/
"Die Studie analysiert die bermanische Priesterschaft im alten Indien."
bramanico
Transliteration: /braˈmaniko/
"I testi sacri riflettono il pensiero brahmanico dell'epoca."
brahmánico
Transliteration: /bɾaˈmaniko/
"El sistema brahmánico estructuraba la sociedad antigua."
brahmânico
Transliteration: /bɾaˈmɐ̃.ni.ku/
"A literatura brahmânica influenciou profundamente a cultura indiana."
ब्राह्मणवादी
Transliteration: brāhmaṇvādī
"यह ग्रंथ ब्राह्मणवादी परंपराओं का उल्लेख करता है।"
婆罗门的
Transliteration: pó luó mén de
"学术界对婆罗门的历史进行了深入探讨。"
브라만교의
Transliteration: beuramangyorui
"이 문서는 고대 브라만교의 전통을 보여준다."
バラモン教の
Transliteration: baramonkyō no
"その儀式はバラモン教の教えに基づいている。"
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