chandala

/tʃænˈdɑːlə/

Definitions

1. noun

In Hinduism, a member of the lowest caste in ancient India, associated with impurity and death.

“The ancient text described the chandalas as people who handled the dead and were considered impure by society.”

Synonyms

  • outcast
  • pariah

Antonyms

  • priest
  • upper caste