scheduled caste
noun [ C ] /ˌʃed.juːld ˈkɑːst/ /ˌskedʒ.uːld ˈkæst/
低种姓
the official name of a caste (= social group) in India that is considered to have a lot of social disadvantages and is therefore given special help by the government
Scheduled castes represent around 25% of the total population of India. 低种姓人口占到印度总人口数的百分之二十五左右。
At that time, it was considered demeaning to be associated with the scheduled castes. 在那时，和低种姓有关联被认为是有失身份的事。
- More examples
- Despite a quota of government jobs reserved for the scheduled castes, discrimination prevails, particularly in rural areas.
- The party is supported mainly by members of the scheduled castes.
- Scheduled caste people allege that their problems are not being addressed sufficiently.