Shudra

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A member of the lowest traditional social class (varna) in the Hindu caste system: Historically, a Shudra is a person belonging to the class of servants and laborers.
    • The social class or varna itself: Shudra refers to the collective group or the status of being in this worker and servant caste.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • In ancient texts, the Shudra was described as performing service for the other varnas.
    • He was born into the Shudra caste, traditionally associated with labor and service.
Advanced Usage
  • The term Shudra is used in sociological, historical, and religious studies to discuss the structure of traditional Hindu society.
  • In modern contexts, the term is often used critically when discussing caste-based discrimination and social hierarchy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shudra is the most common English transliteration. Other less common spellings include Sudra.
  • Varna (n): The broader system of four principal social classes in Hinduism, of which Shudra is one.
  • Caste (n): The complex system of social stratification in India, with Shudra being one of the major divisions.
Synonyms
  • Laborer (in the specific context of the traditional caste role).
  • Servant (in the specific context of the traditional caste role).
  • Worker caste member.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term carries significant historical and social weight. It denotes a specific hereditary social position, not merely an occupation.
  • Its usage in contemporary English often appears in academic or descriptive discussions about caste, rather than as a term for individuals in daily life, due to its potentially pejorative and discriminatory connotations.
Noun
  1. the lowest of the four varnas: the servants and workers of low status
  2. a member of the lowest or worker Hindu caste

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