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Nair
Nair (noun) means a member of a group of Hindu castes from Kerala, in southern India. Example: “Her family belongs to the Nair community of Kerala.”
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A member of a group of Hindu castes from Kerala, in southern India.
"Her family belongs to the Nair community of Kerala."
How to use Nair
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of a traditional caste group native to Kerala, India.
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Etymology
From Malayalam nāyaṟ.
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What does “Nair” mean?
The word “Nair” means a member of a group of Hindu castes from Kerala, in southern India. In plain terms, the name of a traditional caste group native to Kerala, India.
How do you use “Nair” in a sentence?
Here is “Nair” used in a sentence: “Her family belongs to the Nair community of Kerala.”
What part of speech is “Nair”?
“Nair” is a noun.
Where does the word “Nair” come from?
The word “Nair” comes from Malay. From Malayalam nāyaṟ.
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