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Definition of Pariah
1. Noun. A person who is rejected (from society or home).
Generic synonyms: Unfortunate, Unfortunate Person
Specialized synonyms: Heretic, Misbeliever, Religious Outcast, Leper, Harijan, Untouchable
Derivative terms: Outcast
Definition of Pariah
1. n. One of an aboriginal people of Southern India, regarded by the four castes of the Hindoos as of very low grade. They are usually the serfs of the Sudra agriculturalists. See Caste.
Definition of Pariah
1. a social outcast [n -S]
Medical Definition of Pariah
1. 1. One of an aboriginal people of Southern India, regarded by the four castes of the Hindoos as of very low grade. They are usually the serfs of the Sudra agriculturalists. See Caste. 2. An outcast; one despised by society. Pariah dog, a species of kite (Milvus govinda) which acts as a scavenger in India. Origin: From Tamil paraiyan, pl. Paraiyar, one of the low caste, fr. Parai a large drum, because they beat the drums at certain festivals Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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