noun
pradhan
noun
1
A local government official or headman in parts of India, roughly equivalent to a chief minister or chairman.
"The village pradhan called a meeting to discuss the new water project."
How to Use Pradhan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA title for a local leader or official, similar to "chief" or "head," used in Indian village and district government.
Word Forms
pradhans plural, Pradhans plural
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Etymology
From Sanskrit "pradhana," meaning "chief" or "principal."