Ganwar
गंवार
GAN-wahr
Ganwar (गंवार) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a term for a rural or uneducated person in India. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer GANWAR (6).
Meaning & usage
Ganwar is a Hindi term often used to describe someone from a rural background, typically implying a lack of education or sophistication. It can carry a derogatory connotation, suggesting ignorance or simplicity. The term reflects social attitudes towards rural versus urban populations in India.
In a sentence
Despite being labeled a ganwar, he possessed wisdom that many educated people lacked.
Ganwar as a crossword answer
Ganwar is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A term for a rural or uneducated person in India” (6)
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