noun
bahadur
Bahadur (noun) means a brave warrior, historically used especially of Turko-Mongol fighters. Example: “Old chronicles describe him as a fearless bahadur on the battlefield.”
noun
1
A brave warrior, historically used especially of Turko-Mongol fighters.
"Old chronicles describe him as a fearless bahadur on the battlefield."
2
A title of honour meaning roughly "the brave", added to a name or rank by Mughal emperors and later by British colonial authorities to reward loyalty or military success.
"The general was granted the title Bahadur after his victory in battle."
How to use bahadur
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical title or word for a brave warrior, used across South and Central Asian history to honour bravery in battle.
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Etymology
From Persian and Hindustani bahādur ("brave, valiant"); it shares an origin with the Slavic word bogatyr, meaning "hero".
Frequently asked questions
What does “bahadur” mean?
The word “bahadur” means a brave warrior, historically used especially of Turko-Mongol fighters. In plain terms, a historical title or word for a brave warrior, used across South and Central Asian history to honour bravery in battle.
How do you use “bahadur” in a sentence?
Here is “bahadur” used in a sentence: “Old chronicles describe him as a fearless bahadur on the battlefield.”
What part of speech is “bahadur”?
“Bahadur” is a noun.
Where does the word “bahadur” come from?
The word “bahadur” comes from Persian. From Persian and Hindustani bahādur ("brave, valiant"); it shares an origin with the Slavic word bogatyr, meaning "hero".
How many meanings does “bahadur” have?
“Bahadur” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a brave warrior, historically used especially of Turko-Mongol fighters.
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