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| banian |
a Hindu tradesman of a caste that does not eat meat. [1/2 definitions] |
| banyan |
a Hindu tradesman of a caste that does not eat meat. [1/2 definitions] |
| Brahman |
among Hindus, a member of the highest, or priestly, caste; Brahmin. [1/2 definitions] |
| Brahmanism |
the religious doctrines and beliefs and the social caste system of the Brahmans. |
| Dalit |
a member of the lowest Hindu caste in India. |
| endogamy |
marriage within one's own class, clan, caste, tribe, or other social unit. (Cf. exogamy.) [1/2 definitions] |
| half-caste |
(offensive) of or pertaining to a half-caste. [1/2 definitions] |
| Hinduism |
the predominant religious and social system of India, characterized by a caste structure of society, belief in reincarnation, and many deities that are aspects of the same supreme being. |
| intercaste |
combined form of caste. |
| Rajput |
a member of a Hindu people claiming descent from a former ruling caste of northern India and known for their military spirit. |
| Sikh |
a member of a Hindu religious sect formed about 1500 in India, whose adherents have faith in one god and reject idol worship and the caste system. |
| subcaste |
combined form of caste. |
| untouchable |
(outdated; offensive) a member of the lowest Hindu caste in India, with whom physical contact was considered to be contaminating to those of higher castes. [1/8 definitions] |
| Vaisya |
a member of the Hindu caste of farmers and businesspersons. |
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