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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Today, when Thakur thinks of Aadhya, he remembers the biscuits he brought home and the way she ran into his arms.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The ads are designed to reach consumers at different points in the progression from their initial searches to ultimately making purchases, Thakur said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Google will protect the ads against AI hallucinations, or false information, with “very strong guardrails,” said Thakur, who declined to elaborate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
"It's remarkable how sensitive the system is," explained Saikat Thakur, a co-author of the study.
From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026
Maybe they'd never get a chance to help Masterji Thakur?
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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