langar

British  

/ ˈlʌnɡaː /

noun

1. Sikhism

   1. the dining hall in a gurdwara

   2. the food served, given to all regardless of caste or religion as a gesture of equality

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Etymology

Origin of langar

Punjabi

Example Sentences

She mentioned the importance of a post-worship community meal known as langar, saying its purpose “is to sit down as equals and share food with everyone regardless of caste, which used to be taboo.”

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2023

And the residents ensured that the traditional langar, or free community meal, was always sumptuous, with enough food for second or third helpings.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2022

The daily langar service that takes place in the dining halls of gurdwaras, where free food is served to anyone that attends, is testament to that.

From Salon • May 2, 2022

Preparing free, hot meals at community kitchens, known as langar, is a pillar of the Sikh tradition.

From Washington Post • Dec. 4, 2020

If that I mak abid or reſydens In to o place langar than o nycht, 672 For to defend my cuntre and my rycht.”

From Lancelot of the Laik A Scottish Metrical Romance by Skeat, Walter W. (Walter William)