vaishya

[US]/ˈvaɪʃə/
[UK]/ˈvaɪʃə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a member of the third of the four Hindu castes, comprising the mercantile and agricultural class

Phrases & Collocations

vaishya class

vaishya caste

the vaishya

vaishya community

vaishya tradition

vaishya merchant

vaishya traders

vaishya woman

vaishya men

vaishya people

Example Sentences

historically, the vaishya caste was responsible for trade and agriculture.

many successful businessmen in the region belong to the vaishya community.

the vaishya varna is the third of the four social classes in hinduism.

according to the texts, the duty of a vaishya involves cattle rearing.

sociologists study the changing role of the vaishya class in modern india.

the merchant guilds were predominantly composed of the vaishya caste members.

a traditional vaishya occupation includes lending money and selling goods.

the concept of vaishya is deeply rooted in the vedic scriptures.

he took great pride in his vaishya heritage and family history.

the vaishya class contributed significantly to the development of the ancient economy.

distinctions between brahmins and the vaishya caste are outlined in the manusmriti.

modern educational institutions have opened new doors for the vaishya youth.

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