Brahman vs. Brahmin: What's the Difference?

The divine and absolute power of being that is the source and sustainer of the universe.

Also Brah·man (-mən) A member of the highest of the four major castes of traditional Indian society, responsible for officiating at religious rites and studying and teaching the Vedas.

The divine universal consciousness pervading the universe and sustaining the souls of individual persons; Atman.

A member of a cultural and social elite, especially of that formed by descendants of old New England families

A religious formula or prayer and the holy or sacred power in it and in the officiating priest.

Variant of Brahman.

Variant of Brahmin..

Also Brahman (-mən) Of or relating to the caste of Brahmins.

Also Brah·ma (-mə) or Brah·min (-mĭn) Any of a breed of beef cattle developed in the southern United States from stock originating in India and having a hump between the shoulders and a pendulous dewlap. They can tolerate heat and are often used for crossbreeding.

A member of the Hindu priestly caste, one of the four varnas or social groups based on occupation in ancient Hindu society.

Variant of Brahmin.

One who has realized or attempts to realize Brahman, i.e. God or supreme knowledge.

Member of the Hindu priestly class.

A scholar, teacher, priest, intellectual, researcher, scientist, knowledge-seeker, or knowledge worker.

A person of the highest or sacerdotal caste among the Hindus.

A member of a social and cultural elite, especially in the New England region of the USA.

A person from an old, respected, and usually wealthy family who has considerable social or political influence; - a term used especially in New England; as, a Boston brahmin.

A learned person of refined taste and mild manners.

A member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family);

Scholarly.

A member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas;

A member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family);

The highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category

A member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas;

Any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially a large American heat and tick resistant grayish humped breed evolved in the Gulf States by interbreeding Indian cattle and now used chiefly for crossbreeding

The highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category

Any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially a large American heat and tick resistant grayish humped breed evolved in the Gulf States by interbreeding Indian cattle and now used chiefly for crossbreeding