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Definition of untouchable adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

untouchable

adjective
 
/ʌnˈtʌtʃəbl/
 
/ʌnˈtʌtʃəbl/
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  1. a person who is untouchable is in a position where they are unlikely to be punished or criticized
    • Given his political connections, he thought he was untouchable.
  2. that cannot be touched or changed by other people
    • The department's budget is untouchable.
  3. (in India in the past) belonging to or connected with the Hindu social class (or caste) that was considered by other classes to be the lowest
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