Brahmins

[ (brah-minz) ]

The highest of the four major castes of Hinduism. Brahmins are followers of Brahma and were originally all priests.

Notes for Brahmins

The name is often given to socially or culturally privileged classes, such as “Boston Brahmins.”

First the Brahmins held on tightly to power, and then the Irish Catholics fought their way in.
Why Women Don't Win Massachusetts | Linda Killian | October 15, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Once a refuge for Brahmins looking to blow off steam, today the group is known for its campy puns and campier costumes.
Jay Leno Wins Hasty Pudding Man of the Year Award | Samuel P. Jacobs | February 4, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Yet this time, a large number of victims belong to the swish set; the blasts have jolted these "Brahmins."
India Has Been Singed Badly | Raghu Mohan | November 30, 2008 | THE DAILY BEAST
But that arch-fiend had been deserted by the majority of his followers, and he was babbling of suicide to his fellow Brahmins.
The Red Year | Louis Tracy
The Brahmins observe the stars, and by their aid calculate the most fortunate day and even hour for the ceremony to take place.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida Pfeiffer

The Brahmins, greatly indignant at this, instigated the people to revolt, and they hastened in numerous crowds to the temple.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida Pfeiffer
We met with several Brahmins busily engaged with calculations and written treatises.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida Pfeiffer
With these instruments, the Brahmins made, and still make, their observations and calculations.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida Pfeiffer

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