Firangi
फिरंगी
fi-RAN-gee
A term for foreigner, especially of European descent.
Meaning & usage
Firangi is a Hindi term historically used to refer to foreigners, particularly Europeans. The word is derived from 'Franks', which originally referred to the French but later came to denote Europeans in general. In Indian history, it often carried connotations of colonialism and foreign influence, especially during the British Raj.
In a sentence
The firangi visitors were fascinated by the rich culture and traditions of India.
As seen in crosswords
Firangi is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A term for foreigner, especially of European descent” (7)
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