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| − | + | [[Chandala]] is a [[Sanskrit]] [[word]] for someone who deals with disposal of corpses, and is a [[Hindu]] lower [[caste]], formerly considered untouchables. Currently it is a term used specifically in Indo-Aryan {{Wiki|speaking}} regions of [[India]]. [[Sandala]] has become a [[swear]] [[word]] in the colloquial usage of the Tamil [[language]]. [[Chandal]] is a general derogatory slur used to refer to a filthy, mean or low [[person]][1] in [[North]] [[India]]. | |
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| − | [[Chandala]] is a [[Sanskrit]] [[word]] for someone who deals with disposal of corpses, and is a [[Hindu]] lower [[caste]], formerly considered untouchables. Currently it is a term used specifically in Indo-Aryan {{Wiki|speaking}} regions of [[India]]. Sandala has become a [[swear]] [[word]] in the colloquial usage of the Tamil [[language]]. Chandal is a general derogatory slur used to refer to a filthy, mean or low [[person]][1] in [[North]] [[India]]. | + | {{W}} |
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Latest revision as of 14:04, 4 December 2013
Chandala is a Sanskrit word for someone who deals with disposal of corpses, and is a Hindu lower caste, formerly considered untouchables. Currently it is a term used specifically in Indo-Aryan speaking regions of India. Sandala has become a swear word in the colloquial usage of the Tamil language. Chandal is a general derogatory slur used to refer to a filthy, mean or low person[1] in North India.
