Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

Brahman

[brah-muhn] / ˈbrɑ mən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Victoria’s Secret star Stam, 40, moved from the Big Apple to Maui during the pandemic, alongside her husband, Brahman Turner, and their two children.

From MarketWatch Apr. 28, 2026

“I don’t know what happened to the 40 sheep, pigs and Brahman bull,” Deach said.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 8, 2025

Following the development of Buddhism, how did changes in Brahmanism reduce the influence and prestige of the Brahman class as it evolved into Hinduism?

From Textbooks Apr. 19, 2023

The supreme being from whom the universe emerged, Brahman, appears in the ancient sacred writings known as the Vedas without gender.

From Seattle Times Dec. 8, 2022

He had taken his shirt off to bathe, and I could see draped over his left shoulder the sacred thread given to Brahman boys when they come of age.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

In return, the Brahmans elevated the Gupta rulers to new heights in rituals honoring Vishnu and Shiva.

From Textbooks Apr. 19, 2023

Brahmans can better withstand the sun and are less susceptible to parasites than Angus, originally from Scotland and built with sturdy, low set black bodies made to survive harsh winters.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 9, 2021

“Among Brahmans, it’s almost expected that you do white-collar jobs,” says Julie Sahni, the India native, chef and cookbook author who surrendered her career in architecture to pursue the culinary arts in the United States.

From Washington Post Jun. 15, 2020

The exported Brahmans are a good fit for Vietnam because they’re a resilient breed that does well in hot, humid weather.

From Seattle Times Nov. 4, 2017

It must have taken place about the year 1000 B.C., i. e. about the time when the Brahmans on the Ganges came to reform their ancient faith, and exalted Brahman above Indra and the ancient deities.

From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Max Duncker




Vocabulary lists containing Brahman


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training