"karsevak" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: karsevaks [plural]
Etymology: Transliteration of Hindi कारसेवक (kārsevak), in turn from Sanskrit कार (kāra, “work”) + सेवा (sevā, “service done with devotion”). Etymology templates: {{translit|en|hi|कारसेवक}} Transliteration of Hindi कारसेवक (kārsevak), {{der|en|sa|कार||work}} Sanskrit कार (kāra, “work”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} karsevak (plural karsevaks)
  1. (India, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism) A person who freely offers their service to a religious cause; particularly in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Wikipedia link: Sevā Tags: Hinduism, India, Sikhism Categories (topical): Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism Coordinate_terms: volunteer
    Sense id: en-karsevak-en-noun-dje86Fn5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English, Pages with 1 entry Topics: Buddhism, lifestyle, religion
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