Antel
আঁতেল
AHN-tel
Antel (আঁতেল) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a Bengali term for an intellectual or pretentious person. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer ANTEL (5).
Meaning & usage
In Bengali culture, 'Antel' refers to someone who is perceived as an intellectual, often with a connotation of being pretentious or overly concerned with intellectual matters. It is sometimes used humorously or sarcastically to describe someone who shows off their knowledge or sophistication.
In a sentence
He always quotes obscure philosophers at parties, earning him the label of an 'antel' among friends.
Antel as a crossword answer
Antel is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A Bengali term for an intellectual or pretentious person” (5)
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