"buraku" meaning in English

See buraku in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From Japanese 部落民 (burakumin). Etymology templates: {{der|en|ja|部落民|tr=burakumin}} Japanese 部落民 (burakumin) Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} buraku pl (plural only)
  1. (often italicized) The burakumin, a Japanese minority group descended from feudal outcast communities Tags: plural, plural-only Synonyms: burakumin
    Sense id: en-buraku-en-noun-JjM~BMYr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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