Para
পাড়া
PAH-rah
Para (পাড়া) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a neighborhood or locality in Bengali-speaking regions. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer PARA (4).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #487.
Meaning & usage
Derived from the Bengali word পাড়া (pāṛā), meaning neighbourhood or locality. In Bengali culture, a para is much more than a geographical area. It is a social unit where residents share relationships, traditions, festivals, gossip, sports, and community life. The para often serves as the setting for childhood friendships, local clubs, Durga Puja celebrations, and the famous Bengali tradition of adda. The concept evokes a strong sense of belonging and collective identity that goes beyond the English word "neighbourhood."
In a sentence
During the festival, the entire para comes together to celebrate with music and dance.
Para as a crossword answer
Para is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A neighborhood or locality in Bengali-speaking regions” (4)
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