"pradhan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pradhans [plural]
Etymology: From Sanskrit प्रधान (pradhāna). Etymology templates: {{cln|en|undefined derivations}}, {{uder|en|sa|प्रधान}} Sanskrit प्रधान (pradhāna) Head templates: {{en-noun}} pradhan (plural pradhans)
  1. (India, historical) An official in parts of India, equivalent to vizier in rank and function. Wikipedia link: pradhan Tags: India, historical
    Sense id: en-pradhan-en-noun-cVAGoiRP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Indian English

Inflected forms

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