What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Brahmin vs Untouchable - What's the difference?

brahmin | untouchable |

As nouns the difference between brahmin and untouchable

is that brahmin is a member of the Hindu priestly caste, one of the four varnas or social groups based on occupation in ancient Hindu society while untouchable is a criminal so adept, they cannot be arrested or convicted.

As adjectives the difference between brahmin and untouchable

is that brahmin is scholarly while untouchable is not able to be touched.

brahmin

English

(wikipedia brahmin)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A member of the Hindu priestly caste, one of the four varnas or social groups based on occupation in ancient Hindu society.
  • One who has realized or attempts to realize Brahman, i.e. God or supreme knowledge.
  • A scholar, teacher, priest, intellectual, researcher, scientist, knowledge-seeker, or knowledge worker.
  • A social and cultural elite, especially in the New England region of the USA.
  • A learned person of refined taste and mild manners.

    • Synonyms

    * brahmana

    Related terms

    * Boston Brahmin * Brahminical

    Adjective

    (-)
  • scholarly

    • Synonyms

    * brahminic * brahminical

    untouchable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not able to be touched.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A criminal so adept, they cannot be arrested or convicted.
  • A pariah.
  • In the Indian caste system, a member of the lowest caste.
  • An incorruptible law enforcement agent
    • * (English Citations of "untouchable")

    External links

    *