English Explanatory Dictionary

Vaishya

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The third caste of traditional Indian society, comprising merchants and landowners.
  2. A member of this caste.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of Vaishya.

Word forms

Vaishya Vaishyas vaiśya

Etymology

From Sanskrit वैश्य (vaiśya).

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