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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"Processes like drug purification and solvent recovery are both energy-intensive and quality-sensitive," noted Mr. Vinay Thakur.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026
AI-generated ads for brands and products will now appear below the responses to some users’ prompts in AI Mode, according to Thakur, who oversaw the development of the new products.
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
Fast bowler Renuka Singh Thakur lost her father Kehar Singh Thakur in 1999 when she was three years old.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2025
Masterji Thakur retrieved a cart from behind his desk and wheeled it down the long aisle that split the desks into two sides.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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