kshatriya

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

  • From Sanskrit क्षत्रिय, from क्षत्र. Akin to satrap.

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