kshatriya

/ˈkʃat.ɹi.ə/

IPA: /K SH AE0 T R IY0 AH0/

noun

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

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