untouchable
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/ʌnˈtʌtʃəbl/
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/ʌnˈtʌtʃəbl/
adjective
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someone who is not likely to be punished or criticized because of their position or power
Due to his political connections, he considered himself untouchable.
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something that cannot be changed or touched by others
The department's budget was considered untouchable by the new manager.
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(in historical context of India) a person from the lowest Hindu social class, considered unclean by others
noun
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(in historical context of India) a member of the lowest Hindu social class, considered unclean by others
translation
someone who is not likely to be punished or criticized because of their position or power; something that cannot be changed or touched by others; (in historical context of India) a person from the lowest Hindu social class, considered unclean by others
(in historical context of India) a member of the lowest Hindu social class, considered unclean by others
Word Forms
Plural
untouchables