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单词 Panchama
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Definition of Panchama in English:

Panchama

(also Punchama, Pancama)
noun ˈpʌntʃəməˈpantʃəmə
historical
  • In South India: a member of the fifth and lowest division of society (now called the scheduled castes), outside the four brahminic divisions; a pariah; an untouchable.

adjective ˈpʌntʃəməˈpantʃəmə
historical
  • In South India: belonging to the fifth class or lower castes; untouchable.

Origin

Late 19th century. From Sanskrit pañcama fifth. Compare Tamil pañcamaṉ person of the lowest caste.

Definition of Panchama in US English:

Panchama

(also Punchama, Pancama)
noun
historical
  • In South India: a member of the fifth and lowest division of society (now called the scheduled castes), outside the four brahminic divisions; a pariah; an untouchable.

adjective
historical
  • In South India: belonging to the fifth class or lower castes; untouchable.

Origin

Late 19th century. From Sanskrit pañcama fifth. Compare Tamil pañcamaṉ person of the lowest caste.

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