Saheb
साहब
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A term of respect for a man, often used in formal contexts.
Meaning & usage
Saheb is a Hindi and Urdu term used to denote respect towards a man, often in formal or polite contexts. It has colonial roots, historically used by British officials in India, and has since been adopted in various Indian languages. The term reflects social hierarchies and is commonly used in both urban and rural settings to address or refer to someone of higher status or authority.
In a sentence
The villagers addressed the visiting officer as 'Saheb' to show their respect.
As seen in crosswords
Saheb is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A term of respect for a man, often used in formal contexts” (5)
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