Thakur
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Thakur
1790–1800; < Hindi ṭhākur master, chief < Prakrit ṭhākkura village headman < Sanskrit: a title
Example Sentences
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Shalini Thakur was supposed to celebrate her 39th birthday this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
An online fundraiser described Thakur as “a caring, loving, selfless, and generous young woman who gave so much of herself to others.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
"Processes like drug purification and solvent recovery are both energy-intensive and quality-sensitive," noted Mr. Vinay Thakur.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026
Back at his house, Thakur is trying to do the same.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
“He didn’t. Masterji Thakur never left this room.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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