"bhagwa" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bhagwas [plural]
Etymology: Transliteration of Hindi भगवा (bhagvā, “saffron”). Saffron is a sacred colour in Hinduism, and it is also associated with ultra-nationalist Hindtuva groups. Etymology templates: {{translit|en|hi|भगवा|t=saffron}} Transliteration of Hindi भगवा (bhagvā, “saffron”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} bhagwa (plural bhagwas)
  1. (Indian politics, Hindutva, slang, derogatory) a Hindutvavadi, a supporter of Hindutva or Hindu nationalism. Tags: derogatory, slang Categories (topical): Hindutva, Indian politics Synonyms: bhakt
    Sense id: en-bhagwa-en-noun-mXpssQUh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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