1.nounThe second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Hindu society: the warrior or military caste.
2.nounA member of this caste.
""Bṛhannaḍā said, 'It is not the habit of a kṣatriya to flee like this; death in battle is preferable to flight in fear.'" (Mahābhārata: "Virāṭa Parva")"