The military caste, the second of the four great Hindu castes; also, a member of that caste. See Caste.

A member of the second of the four occupational classes in the varnashrama social system. The kshatriyas are the political and military leaders of society. They are expected to be heroic, charitable, selflessly dedicated to the welfare of all citizens, respectful of the spiritual authority of the brahmanas, and ready to use force to stop wrongdoing.

(Skt) In Hinduism, a member of the warrior, administrator, and ruler class.

Hindu warrior caste.