Dalit
noun
a member of the Scheduled Castes in India, sometimes also considered to include a member of the Scheduled Tribes.
Dalits
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pluralof Dalit.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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At independence, India adopted a modest 12.5% quota for the “scheduled castes,” or Dalits, widely acknowledged as the most-disadvantaged victims of caste discrimination.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
She belonged to a family of grass cutters from the Pulaya community, part of the Dalits, who are at the bottom of India's harsh caste hierarchy and have been historically oppressed.
From BBC ● May 17, 2025
Other South Asian groups have applauded the move, particularly those representing groups at the bottom of caste hierarchies such as the Dalits.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 6, 2023
State Department raised concerns over treatment of Muslims, Hindu Dalits, Christians and other religious minorities in India while also criticizing a crackdown on journalists and dissidents.
From Reuters ● Jun. 23, 2023
In Punjab, Chumber said each village has gurdwaras led by dominant-caste members and those run by Dalits.
From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2023
