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Thakur

American

[tah-koor] / ˈtɑ kʊər /

noun

chief or master (used as a term of respectful address among the Kshatriya caste in India).

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 slashed to gully and Duckett held a sharp chance.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

Thakur, whose work was funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, said she was “cautiously optimistic, knowing this was one step in the right direction. We will see how the case unfolds as it moves forward.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025

One run from three figures, he top-edged Krishna into the hands of Shardul Thakur and the disappointment around Headingley was palpable.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

She replayed what happened with Masterji Thakur over and over again, stuck in a loop.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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