Shudra
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- noun
- /ˈʃuːdrə/
- Indian
- Yet all the members of the various castes—Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaisya, and Shudra—belong to the same race.
Examples
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Less fortunately, you might be born a Shudra, whose life is devoted to the service of the three higher castes, and, still less fortunately, you might be born an untouchable, fated to do the distasteful jobs no one else can take on without pollution.
Academic text (2004) -
In Hindu society, a Shudra is considered a member of the lowest caste, often working as a laborer.
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And the Shudra, sprang from the feet.
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Shudra on the top.
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Who were shudras?
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Vyshya and Shudra.
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The role of a Shudra typically involved serving the three higher castes in various capacities.
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Historically, Shudras have been assigned jobs that involve manual labor and service.
Synonyms
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A member of the lowest Hindu caste who traditionally does manual or service work
Surface Forms
Etymology
Shudra comes from the Sanskrit word śūdra from ancient India, which meant 'servant' or 'worker'. That's why Shudra refers to the group in the old four groups of society who did much of the manual work and service.