- untouchability
- noun Date: 1919 the quality or state of being untouchable; especially the state of being an untouchable
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untouchability — The concept of untouchability has long played a role in the Hindu CASTE system of socioeco nomic organization. Members of certain low status castes were considered polluting and not allowed to touch any person of the upper castes, particularly … Encyclopedia of Hinduism
untouchability — untouchable ► ADJECTIVE 1) not able to be touched or affected. 2) unable to be matched or rivalled. 3) historical of or belonging to the lowest caste Hindu group or the people outside the caste system. ► NOUN historical ▪ a member of the lowest… … English terms dictionary
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untouchability — noun The state or condition of being untouchable. Syn: untouchableness … Wiktionary
untouchability — un·touch·abil·i·ty … English syllables
untouchability — /ˌʌntʌtʃəˈbɪləti/ (say .untuchuh biluhtee) noun 1. the defiling character ascribed to low caste Indians or non Hindus by high caste Hindus or Brahmans. 2. the quality or status of being an untouchable …
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