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Chaudhary

/ˈtʃɔː.dəri/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A title of respect or authority, often used for a landowner or leader in rural India.

    "The Chaudhary of the village organized a meeting to discuss the upcoming festival."
  2. 2

    A person who holds a position of leadership or influence within a community.

    "As a Chaudhary, he was expected to guide the younger generation."

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The term 'Chaudhary' originates from the Hindi word 'चौधरी', which is derived from the Persian 'چوهدری' (chowdharī), meaning 'leader' or 'chief'. Historically, it was used to denote a landowner or a person of authority in rural India, particularly during the Mughal era, and has evolved to represent a title of respect in various South Asian cultures.

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