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Sudra

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Su·dra  (sdr)
n.
A member of the lowest of the four major castes of traditional Indian society, comprising artisans, laborers, and menials.
adj.
Of or relating to the caste of Sudras.

[Sanskrit dra.]

Sudra [ˈsjuːdrə]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Hinduism) the lowest of the four main Hindu castes, the workers
[from Sanskrit]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Sudra - a member of the lowest or worker Hindu caste
shudra, sudra - the lowest of the four varnas: the servants and workers of low status
Hindoo, Hindu, Hindustani - a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
2.sudra - the lowest of the four varnas: the servants and workers of low status
varna - (Hinduism) the name for the original social division of Vedic people into four groups (which are subdivided into thousands of jatis)
Shudra, Sudra - a member of the lowest or worker Hindu caste


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