"-ji" meaning in English

See -ji in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Suffix

Etymology: From a suffix found in various languages of the Indian subcontinent, e.g. Hindi -जी (-jī). Etymology templates: {{cog|hi|-जी}} Hindi -जी (-jī) Head templates: {{head|en|suffix|cat2=|cat3=|head=|id=}} -ji, {{en-suffix}} -ji
  1. (India) An honorific conveying respect. Wikipedia link: -ji Tags: India, morpheme
    Sense id: en--ji-en-suffix-2oXFt0Sv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English

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