noun
naik
NAH-ihk
noun
1
In South Asian militaries (India, Pakistan, Nepal), a non-commissioned officer rank roughly equal to a corporal.
"He was promoted to naik after five years of service in the regiment."
2
Historically, a local lord, chief, or governor in parts of South Asia.
"The old records refer to the region's ruler by the title of naik."
How to Use Naik
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA military rank (like corporal) used in South Asian armed forces, or historically a local ruler's title.
Word Forms
naiks plural, Naiks plural
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Etymology
From Sanskrit nāyaka, meaning "leader" or "governor."