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desai

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Noun — Historically in western and southern India, a local official or hereditary chief in charge of a district.

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Etymology

From Marathi/Gujarati desai, meaning "leader of a village or district."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “desai” mean?
The word “desai” means historically in western and southern India, a local official or hereditary chief in charge of a district. In plain terms, a historical title for a local Indian official, and today a common surname.
How do you use “desai” in a sentence?
Here is “desai” used in a sentence: “The desai collected taxes on behalf of the regional ruler.”
What part of speech is “desai”?
Depending on how it is used, “desai” can be a noun and a name.
How many meanings does “desai” have?
“Desai” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: historically in western and southern India, a local official or hereditary chief in charge of a district.

Related words

desaye dessaye

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