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kshatriyas

The correct spelling is kshatriyas.

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noun

Say it like: Ksh-atr-iya-s

The correct spelling is kshatriyas. The second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Hindu society: the warrior or military caste. For example: ""Bṛhannaḍā said, 'It is not the habit of a kṣatriya to flee like this; death in battle is preferable to flight in fear.'" (Mahābhārata: "Virāṭa Parva")"

Usage Examples

"Bṛhannaḍā said, 'It is not the habit of a kṣatriya to flee like this; death in battle is preferable to flight in fear.'" (Mahābhārata: "Virāṭa Parva")

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Hindu society: the warrior or military caste.
  2. 2.A member of this caste.

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