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Dalit meaning in Tamil

தலித் talit

/ˈdɑːlɪt/

Dalit in Tamil: தலித் (talit), தளிதன் (taḷitaṉ). In English, Dalit means a member of a South Asian group of people traditionally regarded as untouchables or outcastes.

Tamil words for Dalit

person regarded as outcaste
தலித் talit, தளிதன் taḷitaṉ

English meaning of Dalit

  1. noun A member of a South Asian group of people traditionally regarded as untouchables or outcastes.

Full definition of Dalit

Dalit in a sentence

  • Jogendra Nath Mandal was the first leader to fight for a further identity of the Dalits, holding that they were neither Hindus nor Muslims.

Synonyms of Dalit

Dalit in other languages

Questions about Dalit in Tamil

What is the meaning of Dalit in Tamil?
Dalit in Tamil is தலித் (talit), தளிதன் (taḷitaṉ).
Dalit என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Dalit: தலித் (talit), தளிதன் (taḷitaṉ).
What does Dalit mean in English?
Dalit means a member of a South Asian group of people traditionally regarded as untouchables or outcastes.

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