sahib

Meanings

• noun

  A title of respect for a man in South Asian cultures, equivalent to 'Mr.' in English.

  - "Sahib ji is our respected guest."
  - "The sahib of this house is not at home."

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Variants

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sahib , sahibs

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Etymology

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Derived from the Persian word 'sahib' meaning 'master' or 'lord'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sahib' is also used in the name of the famous Sahib-i-Bara, a title given to the British Governor-General of India during the British Raj.

2. In the Indian subcontinent, the term 'sahib' is often used as a prefix to the surnames of individuals of European or Anglo-Indian descent.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bibi: Female counterpart of the title 'sahib', meaning 'lady' or 'mistress'.

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Culture

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In South Asian cultures, the term 'sahib' is used as a title of respect for a man, equivalent to 'Mr.' in English. It is often used in formal situations and signifies respect and recognition of the person's status or position.

How to Memorize "sahib"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a man with a turban or a man in formal attire, and imagine addressing him as 'Sahib ji'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'sahib' with respect, formality, and South Asian cultures.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sahib' stands for 'South Asian Honorable Individual' to remember the meaning of the word.

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