The Dalit Buddhist movement is a social movement that began in the mid-20th century in India. It is aimed at eliminating social discrimination and oppression faced by people who belong to the lowest rungs of the Hindu caste system, also known as Dalits. The movement advocates for converting to Buddhism as a means of breaking free from the oppressive caste system. Synonyms for the Dalit Buddhist movement may include Dalit Buddhist Conversion Movement, Ambedkarite Movement (named after Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, a key figure in the movement), and the Neo-Buddhist movement. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to describe the same movement that advocates for the social and religious liberation of Dalits.