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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kshatriya
"प्राचीन काल में क्षत्रिय देश की रक्षा करते थे।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A member of the second of the four traditional Hindu castes, comprising the military, ruling, and warrior class.
"In ancient Indian society, a Kshatriya was traditionally expected to study military strategy and govern with justice." - 2
Pertaining to or characteristic of the warrior or ruling social order.
"He embodied the traditional Kshatriya ethos of bravery and protection."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'kṣatriya', originating from 'kṣatra' meaning 'dominion, power, or rule'. It historically denotes the second of the four traditional social classes (varna) of the Vedic-Hindu society, comprising warriors, rulers, and protectors.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kshatriya" is said worldwide
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kshatriya
Transliteration: kshatriya
"Les kshatriyas formaient la classe des guerriers dans la société védique."
Kshatriya
Transliteration: Kshatriya
"Die Kshatriyas waren die Kriegerklasse im alten Indien."
kshatriya
Transliteration: kshatriya
"I kshatriya appartenevano alla casta dei guerrieri."
chatría
Transliteration: chatria
"Los chatrías formaban la casta militar y gobernante."
chatria
Transliteration: chatria
"Os chatrias eram membros da casta dos guerreiros."
क्षत्रिय
Transliteration: kshatriya
"प्राचीन काल में क्षत्रिय देश की रक्षा करते थे।"
刹帝利
Transliteration: chàdìlì
"刹帝利是古代印度的军事和统治阶级。"
크샤트리아
Transliteration: keusyateuria
"크샤트리아는 고대 인도 사회의 무사 계급이었다."
クシャトリヤ
Transliteration: kushatoriya
"クシャトリヤは古代インドの王族・武人階級です。"
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