lathi

American  

[lah-tee] / ˈlɑ ti /

Or lathee

noun

Indian English.

1. a heavy pole or stick, especially one used as a club by police.

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lathi British  

/ ˈlɑːtɪ /

noun

1. a long heavy wooden stick used as a weapon in India, esp by the police

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Etymology

Origin of lathi

First recorded in 1840–50, lathi is from the Hindi word lāthī

Example Sentences

On Wednesday, the prime minister addressed a crowd in the southern Finland town of Lathi and mentioned the glimpses of her private life that became public.

From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2022

For all of that, rousing this nation to any deep and lasting interest in Lathi America was impossible.

From Time Magazine Archive

Called the "Fourth World" by World Bank President Robert McNamara, they comprise nearly one billion people in some 40 underdeveloped nations in Africa, Asia and Lathi America.

From Time Magazine Archive