Definition of untouchable

untouchableadjective

không thể chạm tới

/ʌnˈtʌtʃəbl//ʌnˈtʌtʃəbl/

The term "untouchable" originated in India in the 7th century and referred to the Dalits, a social group considered "impure" or "polluting" to the higher castes. The term is a direct translation of the Sanskrit word "chandalas," meaning " polluted" or "impure." The Dalits were forced to live outside of the main social system and were responsible for performing tasks considered "unclean," such as manual scavenging, waste removal, and corpse disposal. The concept of untouchability was deeply ingrained in Indian society, and the Dalits were ostracized and excluded from mainstream society. The British colonial era reinforced the practice, and it was only abolished in 1955 by the Indian government. Despite this, the legacy of untouchability continues to affect Dalit communities today.

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

một người không thể chạm tới đang ở vị trí mà họ khó có thể bị trừng phạt hoặc chỉ trích

Example:
  • Given his political connections, he thought he was untouchable.

    Với những mối quan hệ chính trị của mình, ông nghĩ mình là người bất khả xâm phạm.

that cannot be touched or changed by other people

không thể bị người khác chạm vào hoặc thay đổi

Example:
  • The department's budget is untouchable.

    Ngân sách của bộ phận này là không thể thay đổi.

(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

(ở Ấn Độ trong quá khứ) thuộc về hoặc có liên quan đến giai cấp xã hội Hindu (hoặc đẳng cấp) được các giai cấp khác coi là thấp kém nhất

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