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sardar

American  
[ser-dahr] / sərˈdɑr /

noun

  1. a variant of sirdar.

sardar British  
/ səˈdɑː /

noun

  1. a title used before the name of Sikh men

  2. a leader

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Etymology

Origin of sardar

Hindi, from Persian

Example Sentences

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The "sardar of spin" - as he was popularly called in India - had an infectious sense of humour.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2023

“I am Karim Sheikh,” said the sardar impressively.

From Tales of Bengal by Banerjea, S. B.

The sardar thus addressed him:— “Babuji, do you know us?”

From Tales of Bengal by Banerjea, S. B.

The sardar came close to him and asked:— “Look at me carefully: do you know me?”

From Tales of Bengal by Banerjea, S. B.

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