Scheduled Tribe

American

[skej-oold trahyb, shed yoold] / ˈskɛdʒ uld ˌtraɪb, ˈʃɛd yuld /

noun

(in India) the official name given to any of the Indigenous peoples or tribal communities who are outside the caste system: these disadvantaged groups are now protected by the government and offered special concessions.

Etymology

Origin of Scheduled Tribe

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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In addition, a Scheduled Tribe status would allow them access to forest lands.

From BBC • May 11, 2023

Members of the Meitei community, who account for at least 50% of the state's population, have been demanding inclusion under the Scheduled Tribe category for years.

From BBC • May 6, 2023

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