Varna: meaning, definitions and examples

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varna

[ ˈvɑːrnə ]

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city

A city in eastern Bulgaria, on the Black Sea coast.

Synonyms

city, metropolis, urban center

Examples of usage

I visited Varna last summer.
Varna is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife.

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shipping

A unit of weight used in some countries, equal to 100 kilograms.

Synonyms

measure, metric, unit of weight

Examples of usage

The cargo weighed 2 varnas.
The shipment was measured in varnas.

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Hinduism

A Sanskrit word for caste or social class.

Synonyms

caste, hierarchy, social class

Examples of usage

The varna system divides society into four main classes.
One's varna is determined by birth.

Translations

Translations of the word "varna" in other languages:

🇵🇹 варна

casta
classe

🇮🇳 वर्ण

जाति
वर्ग

🇩🇪 Varna

Kaste
Klasse

🇮🇩 varna

kasta
kelas

🇺🇦 варна

каста
клас

🇵🇱 varna

kasta
klasa

🇯🇵 ヴァルナ

カースト
クラス

🇫🇷 varna

caste
classe

🇪🇸 varna

casta
clase

🇹🇷 varna

kasta
sınıf

🇰🇷 바르나

카스트
계급

🇸🇦 فارنا

طبقة
فئة

🇨🇿 varna

kasta
třída

🇸🇰 varna

kasta
trieda

🇨🇳 瓦尔纳

种姓
阶级

🇸🇮 varna

kasta
razred

🇮🇸 varna

kasta
flokkur

🇰🇿 варна

каста
сынып

🇬🇪 ვარნა

კასტა
კლასი

🇦🇿 varna

kasta
sinif

🇲🇽 varna

casta
clase

Word origin

The word 'varna' has its origins in Sanskrit, where it originally meant 'color' or 'class'. In Hinduism, the term evolved to represent the four main social classes in society. Over time, 'varna' also came to be used as a unit of weight in certain countries. In modern usage, 'varna' is commonly associated with the city of Varna in Bulgaria, known for its maritime importance and cultural significance.