brahmachari
a student of the Vedas, especially one committed to brahmacharya.
a celibate.
Origin of brahmachari
1- Also brah·ma·cā·rin [brah-muh-chahr-in]. /ˌbrɑ məˈtʃɑr ɪn/.
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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 ChatterjeeThen the brahmachari laid his umbrella and drinking-vessel on the ground, and extending his hands began to feel about.
The Poison Tree | Bankim Chandra ChatterjeeThe 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 ChatterjeeThen 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 ChatterjeeThe brahmachari, not understanding her symptoms, next morning called in the village doctor.
The Poison Tree | Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
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