brahmachari

[ brah-muh-chahr-ee ]

nounHinduism.
  1. a student of the Vedas, especially one committed to brahmacharya.

  2. a celibate.

Origin of brahmachari

1
From the Sanskrit word brahmacārin
  • Also brah·ma·cā·rin [brah-muh-chahr-in]. /ˌbrɑ məˈtʃɑr ɪn/.

Words Nearby brahmachari

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How to use brahmachari in a sentence

  • Plodding along in the darkness the brahmachari heard suddenly in the pathway some such sound, followed by a long sigh.

    The Poison Tree | Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
  • Then the brahmachari laid his umbrella and drinking-vessel on the ground, and extending his hands began to feel about.

    The Poison Tree | Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
  • The brahmachari said: "Probably she has been long without food; if there is milk in the house, give her a little at a time."

    The Poison Tree | Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
  • Then Haro Mani, following the brahmachari's directions, changed the woman's wet clothes for dry garments, and dried her wet hair.

    The Poison Tree | Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
  • The brahmachari, not understanding her symptoms, next morning called in the village doctor.

    The Poison Tree | Bankim Chandra Chatterjee