mlechchha

/mleʈʈəʈʂʰa/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of a tribe in ancient India, often associated with unclean or impure practices

“The Buddhist scriptures describe the mlechchha as a group that resisted the teachings of the Buddha.”

Synonyms

  • barbarian
  • heathen

Antonyms

  • arhat
  • saint