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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 notes

In plain EnglishThe name of a traditional caste group native to Kerala, India.

Word forms

Nairs plural, Nair plural, Nairs plural

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Etymology

From Malayalam nāyaṟ.

Origin: Malay

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Frequently asked questions

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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