"brahminical" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /bɹəˈmɪnəkəl/
Etymology: From brahmin + -ical. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|brahmin|ical}} brahmin + -ical Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} brahminical (not comparable)
  1. Of or relating to brahmins or Brahmanism. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Hinduism Synonyms: Brahminical, Braminical [dated] Derived forms: brahminical thread

Alternative forms

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