Meaning of Harijan in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɛrəˌdʒæn/

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  1. Noun

    Harijan

    Etymology

    from Sanskrit harijana, literally ‘a person dedicated to Vishnu’, from Hari‘Vishnu’ + jana‘person’. The term was adopted and popularized by Gandhi

    Definitions

    1. belongs to lowest social and ritual class in India

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