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:
She looked delicate and untouchable, dressed in white. * The department's budget is untouchable.
3 (in India) belonging to or connected with the Hindu social class (or CASTE) that is considered by other classes as the lowest
noun (often Untouchable) a member of a Hindu social class (or CASTE) that is considered by other classes to be the lowest
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