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Adivasi, n. (and a.)|ædɪˈvɑːsɪ|
Also with small initial.
[a. Hindi ādivāsi original inhabitant.]
A member of the aboriginal tribal peoples of India. Also attrib. or as adj.
1941A. V. Thakkar Probl. Aborigines in India 2 We can ill afford to allow such a huge population as that of the Adivasis to remain any longer illiterate, ignorant and labouring under..abject poverty. 1955[see Manchu-Tungus]. 1967Economist 9 Dec. 1060/1 They have to devote special attention to massive sections of the people, like Harijans (untouchables); Adivasis (tribals); [etc.]. 1979Times of India 17 Aug. 5/6 The Union government has evolved a number of schemes for the development of fisheries, dairies and poultry in Adivasi areas in various parts of the country. |