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कुली — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • coolie noun (dated, now often offensive) An unskilled laborer, historically often of Chinese or Indian descent, especially one working under an indenture system.
  • porter noun A person employed to carry luggage or goods, especially at a station, airport, or hotel.

Senses

कुली is used for these senses in English:

  • porter person who carries luggage
  • coolie unskilled Asian worker

porter — full definition

  1. noun A person employed to carry luggage or goods, especially at a station, airport, or hotel.
  2. noun A person who staffs and controls the entrance to a building.
  3. noun A strong, dark beer similar to a stout but generally lighter in body.

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