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
At almost the same moment that Thakur was running towards the smoke, students inside the mess were trying to understand what had happened.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 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
She wanted to ask Masterji Thakur a thousand questions, just like she peppered Gran with questions when they'd collect herbs from the conjure garden.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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