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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."

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In 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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The village _____ called a meeting to discuss the new water project.

Etymology

From Sanskrit "pradhana," meaning "chief" or "principal."

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