noun
pradhan
Pradhan (noun) means a local government official or headman in parts of India, roughly equivalent to a chief minister or chairman. Example: “The village pradhan called a meeting to discuss the new water project.”
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A local government official or headman in parts of India, roughly equivalent to a chief minister or chairman.
"The village pradhan called a meeting to discuss the new water project."
How to use pradhan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA title for a local leader or official, similar to "chief" or "head," used in Indian village and district government.
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- Plural
- pradhans
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Etymology
From Sanskrit "pradhana," meaning "chief" or "principal."
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What does “pradhan” mean?
The word “pradhan” means a local government official or headman in parts of India, roughly equivalent to a chief minister or chairman. In plain terms, a title for a local leader or official, similar to "chief" or "head," used in Indian village and district government.
How do you use “pradhan” in a sentence?
Here is “pradhan” used in a sentence: “The village pradhan called a meeting to discuss the new water project.”
What part of speech is “pradhan”?
“Pradhan” is a noun.
Where does the word “pradhan” come from?
The word “pradhan” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit "pradhana," meaning "chief" or "principal.".
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