Meanings
plural chuhras · alternative churha
- IndiaPakistanoffensiveAny lower-caste person.
- PakistanethnicoffensiveslurChristianityA Christian convert from a lower caste.
1 more example
"During a heated discussion of the budget, Abbasi called me churha (low caste). This is an insult to all religious minorities in Pakistan. His leader is also prejudiced. We only accept a Pakistan where there is no discrimination of color, cast [sic] or faith," said Tariq Gill, the Christian parliamentary secretary for human rights and minorities.
2018, Kamran Chaundhry, UCA Newshttps://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-politician-draws-censure-for-christian-slur/82356
Synonyms & antonyms
Origin
- Hindustani
- Englishchuhra
From Hindustani چُوہْڑا (cūhṛā) / चूहड़ा (cūhṛā).
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