noun

sarkar

SUR-kah

Sarkar (noun) means In South Asian usage, a term for "the government" or "the state.". Example: “Villagers complained that the sarkar had ignored their petition for years.”

noun

In South Asian usage, a term for "the government" or "the state."

"Villagers complained that the sarkar had ignored their petition for years."

A historical administrative district used in South Asia under Muslim rule.

"The region was once organized into several sarkars under the Mughal administration."

How to use sarkar

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA South Asian term meaning "the government" or "authorities."

Word forms

sarkars plural, Sarkars plural

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Etymology

From Persian "sarkar," a compound of "sar" ("head") and "kar" ("agent" or "doer").

Origin: Persian

Frequently asked questions

What does “sarkar” mean?

The word “sarkar” means in South Asian usage, a term for "the government" or "the state.". In plain terms, a South Asian term meaning "the government" or "authorities.".

How do you pronounce “sarkar”?

“Sarkar” is pronounced SUR-kah (/ˈsɜːkɑː/ in IPA).

How do you use “sarkar” in a sentence?

Here is “sarkar” used in a sentence: “Villagers complained that the sarkar had ignored their petition for years.”

What part of speech is “sarkar”?

“Sarkar” is a noun.

Where does the word “sarkar” come from?

The word “sarkar” comes from Persian. From Persian "sarkar," a compound of "sar" ("head") and "kar" ("agent" or "doer").

How many meanings does “sarkar” have?

“Sarkar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in South Asian usage, a term for "the government" or "the state.".

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