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Sarkar

sahr-KAHR

A term for government or authority in India.

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Meaning & usage

In India, 'Sarkar' refers to the government or authority, often used in a formal context. The term is derived from Persian, where it means 'lord' or 'master'. It is commonly used in administrative and legal contexts, as well as in everyday speech to denote the ruling body or government.

In a sentence

The Sarkar implemented new policies to improve public health in the region.

As seen in crosswords

Sarkar is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A term for government or authority in India” (6)

Category: Concept Origin: Persian

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