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coolie in Greek

coolie in Greek is κούλης — coolie means (dated, now often offensive) An unskilled laborer, historically often of Chinese or Indian descent, especially one working under an indenture system.

coolie in Greek

κούλης
noun
Pronounced: koulis
An unskilled Asian worker, usually of Chinese or Indian descent; a labourer; a porter. Coolies were frequently transported to other countries in the 19th and early 20th centuries as indentured labourers.

What does "coolie" mean?

  1. noun (dated, now often offensive) An unskilled laborer, historically often of Chinese or Indian descent, especially one working under an indenture system.
    "The history book described the harsh conditions faced by coolies on the plantations."
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coolie in a sentence

  • The history book described the harsh conditions faced by coolies on the plantations.

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What is "coolie" in Greek?

"coolie" in Greek is κούλης. coolie means: (dated, now often offensive) An unskilled laborer, historically often of Chinese or Indian descent, especially one working under an indenture system.

How do you pronounce κούλης?

"coolie" in Greek is κούλης, pronounced "koulis".

How do you use "coolie" in a sentence?

Example: "The history book described the harsh conditions faced by coolies on the plantations." In Greek, "coolie" is κούλης.

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