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

   Synonyms:brahmana

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

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

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