Brahmanist

/ˈbrɑːmənɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who practices, believes in, or advocates for Brahmanism or the Brahmin way of life and beliefs.

Etymology

From 'brahman' plus the suffix '-ist' (denoting a believer or practitioner). This term describes someone committed to Brahmanical religious and philosophical traditions.

Kelly Says

The word 'brahmanist' is rarely used in modern English or by Hindus themselves—scholars prefer 'Brahmin' for the caste member and 'Hindu' for religious believers, showing how English-coined '-ist' words don't always stick!

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