"kangani" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kangani (uncountable)
  1. (historical) A form of labour recruitment and organization in parts of Southeast Asia under British colonial rule, similar to indentured servitude, and involving foremen who directly recruited and supervised migrants from India via networks of friends, family and other contacts. Tags: historical, uncountable
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