outcaste

American  

[out-kast, -kahst] / ˈaʊtˌkæst, -ˌkɑst /

noun

1. (in India) a person who has left or been expelled from their caste.

2. a person of no caste.

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outcaste British  

/ ˈaʊtˌkɑːst /

noun

1. a person who has been expelled from a caste

2. a person having no caste

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verb

1. (tr) to cause (someone) to lose his caste

Etymology

Origin of outcaste

First recorded in 1875–80; out- + caste

Example Sentences

"From all we have heard it is probably that the time is not far distant when I shall be the real master, since the son you bore your husband has become an outcaste."

From The Outcaste by Penny, F. E.

He is an outcaste in every sense; in other words an outlaw.

From The Outcaste by Penny, F. E.

Rebecca teaches a class of small boys in the outcaste Sunday school that gives preliminary baths.

From Lighted to Lighten: the Hope of India by Doren, Alice B. Van

"Do as you are told," he said at last; and he spoke more gently to the unfortunate outcaste than he had done before.

From The Outcaste by Penny, F. E.

Sunday schools, visits to outcaste villages, and lectures on health and cleanliness have their place.

From Lighted to Lighten: the Hope of India by Doren, Alice B. Van