Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: Paria
Next word: Parian
Definition of: pariah
(pə·rī′ə, par′ē·ə) noun
1. One of low caste (but not lowest or outcast) people of southern India and Burma, employed as servants.
2. A person of low caste or no caste.
3. A social outcast. [<Tamil paṛaiyar, plural of paṛaiyon, lit., (hereditary) drummer <parai a large festival drum]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: