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| Ksha·tri·ya [ ksháttree ə, kə sháttree ə ] (plural Ksha·tri·yas) |
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1. Hindu caste: the second of the four Hindu castes, originally a royal and warrior caste. In modern times its members are professionals, administrators, or military personnel.
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2. member of second caste: a member of a Kshatriya caste
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| [Late 18th century. < Sanskrit kṣatriya< kṣatra "rule"] |
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