shudra

• Sustantivo que designa la más baja de las cuatro varnas tradicionales en la sociedad hindú, compuesta históricamente por sirvientes y trabajadores de bajo estatus.

A noun referring to the lowest of the four traditional varnas in Hindu society, historically comprising servants and workers of low status.

1. Lowest social classC1formal

   The fourth and lowest of the traditional Hindu social classes, comprising laborers and servants.

   Shudra (casta inferior)

   • In ancient Indian society, Shudras were primarily engaged in manual labor.
   • The role of a Shudra was to serve the other three varnas.
   • Historical texts describe the duties of a Shudra as farming and craftsmanship.