UNTOUCHABLE


Meaning of UNTOUCHABLE in English

/ ʌnˈtʌtʃəbl; NAmE / adjective , noun

■ adjective

1.

a person who is untouchable is in a position where they are unlikely to be punished or criticized :

Given his political connections, he thought he was untouchable.

2.

that cannot be touched or changed by other people :

The department's budget is untouchable.

3.

(in India in the past) belonging to or connected with the Hindu social class (or caste ) that was considered by other classes to be the lowest

■ noun

(often Untouchable ) (in India in the past) a member of a Hindu social class (or caste ) that was considered by other classes to be the lowest

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