Pardesi
परदेसी
par-DAY-see
A foreigner or someone from another country.
Meaning & usage
Pardesi is a term used in Indian languages to refer to a foreigner or someone who comes from another country. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'pardesha', where 'par' means 'other' and 'desha' means 'country'. The term is often used in literature and films to describe characters who are outsiders or have returned from abroad.
In a sentence
In the movie, the protagonist falls in love with a pardesi who brings a new perspective to the village.
As seen in crosswords
Pardesi is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A foreigner or someone from another country” (7)
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