"Paradesi Jew" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Paradesi Jews [plural]
Etymology: The first element, which represents a word meaning "foreigner, wanderer" in many South Asian languages, is ultimately from Sanskrit परदेशिन् (paradeśin, “foreigner”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|sa|परदेशिन्|t=foreigner}} Sanskrit परदेशिन् (paradeśin, “foreigner”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Paradesi Jew (plural Paradesi Jews)
  1. One of the descendants of the Sephardic immigrants to South Asia (where they mostly settled in Cochin and Madras) fleeing persecution in Spain. Wikipedia link: Paradesi Jew
    Sense id: en-Paradesi_Jew-en-noun-qpenSpUq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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