"bhadralok" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Borrowed from Bengali ভদ্রলোক (bhodrolōk, “gentleman”), from Sanskrit भद्र (bhadra) + लोक (loka). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|bn|ভদ্রলোক||gentleman}} Bengali ভদ্রলোক (bhodrolōk, “gentleman”), {{der|en|sa|-}} Sanskrit Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bhadralok (uncountable)
  1. (West Bengal, Bangladesh, historical) A class of rich high-caste (Brahmin) landlords in Bengal formed during the British Raj. Wikipedia link: en:bhadralok Tags: Bangladesh, West-Bengal, historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Collectives Synonyms: vadralogue

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