sudra (Meaning)
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sudra (n)
a member of the lowest or worker Hindu caste
the lowest of the four varnas: the servants and workers of low status
Synonyms & Antonyms of sudra
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sudra Sentence Examples
- The ancient Indian social hierarchy system called the caste system had the shudra caste at its lowest rank.
- Sudras were mostly manual laborers and unskilled workers.
- The other three castes, the brahmin, kshatriya, and vaishya, regarded shudras as inferior.
- Shudras were restricted from certain occupations, privileges, and social interactions reserved for higher castes.
- Many shudras worked as farmers, artisans, and domestic servants.
- The caste system, including the shudra caste, has been legally abolished in India, but societal biases still persist.
- Some Hindu scriptures classified shudras as born from Brahma's feet, symbolizing their lowly status.
- Despite the historical oppression, many shudras have risen above their caste limitations and achieved success in various fields.
- The term "shudra" is sometimes used as a derogatory slur against individuals perceived as lower class or untouchable.
- The Mahatma Gandhi fought against the caste system and its oppression of shudras, advocating for equal rights for all.
FAQs About the word sudra
a member of the lowest or worker Hindu caste, the lowest of the four varnas: the servants and workers of low status
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ancient Indian social hierarchy system called the caste system had the shudra caste at its lowest rank.
Sudras were mostly manual laborers and unskilled workers.
The other three castes, the brahmin, kshatriya, and vaishya, regarded shudras as inferior.
Shudras were restricted from certain occupations, privileges, and social interactions reserved for higher castes.
