Camdala, Caṃḍāla: 1 definition

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Camdala means something in Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Alternative spellings of this word include Chandal.

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[«previous next»] — Camdala in Hindi glossary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

1) Caṃḍāla (चंडाल) [Also spelled chandal]:—(nm) a sub-caste amongst the shudras taken to be the lowest in the traditional Hindu caste hierarchy; (a) low-born; wretched, wicked, depraved; cruel.

2) Cāṃḍāla (चांडाल) [Also spelled chandal]:—(nm)see [caṃḍāla]; —[caukaḍī] a swindling/nuisance making quartet/foursome.

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