Thaana
थाना
THAA-nah
A police station in India.
Meaning & usage
In India, 'thaana' refers to a police station, which is a local office for law enforcement. It serves as a hub for police activities, including filing complaints, conducting investigations, and maintaining public order. The term is commonly used in various Indian languages and reflects the administrative structure of policing in the country.
In a sentence
He went to the thaana to report the theft.
As seen in crosswords
Thaana is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A police station in India” (6)
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