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- US Pronunciation
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- [buh-haw-doo r, -hah-]
- /bəˈhɔ dʊər, -ˈhɑ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [buh-haw-doo r, -hah-]
- /bəˈhɔ dʊər, -ˈhɑ-/
Definitions of bahadur word
- noun bahadur a title formerly conferred by the British on distinguished Indians 3
- noun bahadur a title of respect commonly affixed to the names of European officers in Indian documents or used in ceremonious mention by Indians: Jonas Sahib Bahadur. 1
- noun bahadur A warrior, especially a Mongol. 0
- noun bahadur (India, historical) A title of respect or honour given to European officers in East Indian state papers, and colloquially, and among the natives, to distinguished officials and other important personages. 0
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Origin of bahadur
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
1770-80; < Hindi bahādur brave, brave person < Persian, probably < Mongolian; compare Classical Mongolian baγatur, with same sense < Turkic, perhaps originally a Turkic personal name
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Parts of speech for Bahadur
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bahadur popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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