Harijan en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi हरिजन (harijan, literally “Children of God”). Coined by Narsinh Mehta, a Gujarati Bhakti poet, in the 15th century and popularized by Mahatma Gandhi as an alternative to the term Dalit.
Meanings
- (derogatory) Synonym of Dalit.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harijans | Number=Plur | lexicographic |