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Ambedkar

American  
[ahm-bed-kahr] / ɑmˈbɛd kɑr /

noun

  1. Bhimrao Ramji 1893–1956, Indian politician and jurist.


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It was by reading Mr. Ambedkar, Mr. Bezwada said, that his anger shifted from his community for not resisting, toward society and the government for pushing his caste into inhumane jobs.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024

The incident took place last month in Ambedkar Nagar district of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2023

Ambedkar ensured that India’s post-independence constitution forbid caste-based discrimination while enshrining affirmative action programs for disenfranchised lower-caste Indians.

From Slate • Sep. 21, 2023

Ambedkar, the Indian Dalit rights icon whose given name was Bhimrao.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2023

Ambedkar, an Indian Dalit rights icon whose given name was Bhimrao.

From Washington Times • Feb. 21, 2023