"mai-baap" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Literally "mother-father". Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} mai-baap (not comparable)
  1. (India) Applied to a style of government that is a benevolent dictatorship or nanny state. Tags: India, not-comparable
    Sense id: en-mai-baap-en-adj-WKnaXTtY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English

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