Meaning of the word untouchables in English
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untouchables
US /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəlz/
UK /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəlz/
Plural Noun
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(in the traditional Indian caste system) a member of the lowest caste, regarded as outside the caste system and by Hindus as ritually unclean
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Historically, the Untouchables faced severe discrimination and social exclusion.
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Efforts have been made to uplift the status of the Untouchables in modern India.
2.
people who are considered to be above criticism or beyond reproach, often due to their power or influence
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The powerful CEO seemed to be one of the corporate untouchables, immune to any scandal.
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In some political systems, certain figures are considered untouchables, making it difficult to hold them accountable.
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