untouchable

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

un- + touch + -able

[edit] Adjective

untouchable (comparative more untouchable, superlative most untouchable)

1. Not able to be touched.

[edit] Translations

[edit] Noun

untouchable (plural untouchables)

1. A criminal so adept, they cannot be arrested (effective bribes securely in place.)
2. A pariah.
3. (Dated) In the Indian caste system, a member of the lowest caste.
4. An incorruptible law enforcement agent

• For examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.

[edit] Translations

• Greek: αδιάφθορος el(el) (adiafthoros) m. (4)