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चांडालिनी

noun

चांडालिनी meaning in English

A woman belonging to the lowest caste or a female outcast.

Detailed Explanation

The feminine form of 'Chandal', referring to a woman from the lowest stratum of the traditional caste hierarchy, often associated with menial labor or social ostracism. In historical and literary contexts, it denotes a female outcast or someone considered socially impure due to birth or occupation. In modern usage, the term is highly sensitive and often carries pejorative or derogatory connotations, reflecting deep-seated social prejudices.

📝 Cultural Context

This term is derived from 'Chandal', which historically referred to a person of the lowest caste. It is considered derogatory and offensive in contemporary Indian society and should be used with extreme caution, primarily in historical, sociological, or literary analysis rather than casual conversation.

उदाहरण वाक्य

उसने उसे चांडालिनी कहकर अपमानित किया।
He insulted her by calling her a Chandalini (a term for a low-caste woman).
पुरानी कहानियों में चांडालिनी का जीवन बहुत कठिन होता था।
In old stories, the life of a Chandalini was very difficult.