This article is about the Meitei speaking Brahmins. For the overall Meitei speaking community, see Meitei people.
Ethnic group
Manipuri Brahmin Meitei Brahmin
"Meitei Bamon" (literally meaning "Meitei Brahmin" in Meitei language) written in Meitei script
Languages
Sanskrit (sacred), Meitei (officially called Manipuri)
Religion
Hinduism (Manipuri Vaishnavism)
Related ethnic groups
Other Brahmin groups:
Bengali Brahmin
Utkala Brahmin[1]
Maithil Brahmin
Nagar Brahmin[2]
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Manipuri Brahmins (Meitei: Manipuri Bamon) or Meitei Brahmins (Meitei: Meitei Bamon) are the Brahmins who speak the Meitei language (aka Manipuri language) as their native tongue and mainly reside in the valley areas of Manipur.
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