This is the 4159th most frequent Russian word.
сан
Rank, title, or status (usually of a religious or noble nature).
Here 'сан' refers to one's social or military rank, highlighting hierarchical position or status.
Его сан позволял ему быть в кругу важных личностей.
His rank allowed him to be in the company of important people.
In this sentence, 'сан' denotes a clerical or religious position, referring to roles within a spiritual hierarchy.
Сан монаха подразумевает определённые обязанности.
The rank of a monk implies certain duties.
This usage of 'сан' indicates the royal status or noble rank in historical context.