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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"It's remarkable how sensitive the system is," explained Saikat Thakur, a co-author of the study.
From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026
Thakur, who made 41, and Washington Sundar, 27, showed excellent defence and left well in a stand of 48.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025
At Headingley, Stokes dismissed Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur to allow Josh Tongue to mop up the tail.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025
A full away swinger was nicked to first slip by number eight Shardul Thakur.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025
In the dining hall, Ella made them sit far away from the other Level Ones so they could discuss what to do about Masterji Thakur without anyone overhearing.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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