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sahib

 

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Noun sahib has 1 sense
  1. sahib - formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
    --1 is a kind of
    European
    --1 has particulars: memsahib

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sahib

Noun: A term used in colonial India to refer to a European gentleman, especially one in a position of authority.

Sample Sentence: The British sahibs occupied key positions in the government during colonial rule.

Noun: In present-day India, sahib is used to address or refer to a person in a respectful manner, often someone in a superior position.

Sample Sentence: The employees greeted their boss by saying, "Good morning, sahib."

Noun: In Sikhism, sahib is a title used to address or refer to God or a respected person.

Sample Sentence: Devout Sikhs bow down in reverence when saying, "Waheguru Sahib."

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