kesatria
Indonesian
[kəˈsatria̯]
noun
Definitions
- (Hinduism) a member of the Kshatriya social class in ancient Hindu society
- knight
- hero; a courageous person
Etymology
Inherited from Malay kesatria derived from Sanskrit क्षत्रिय (protector of gentle people, katriya the ruling and military elite, kshatriya, warrior-king, warrior caste, being one of the four social classes in the society).
Origin
Sanskrit
क्षत्रिय
Gloss
protector of gentle people, katriya the ruling and military elite, kshatriya, warrior-king, warrior caste, being one of the four social classes in the society