"samaj" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: samajs [plural], samajes [plural]
Etymology: From Sanskrit समाज (samāja). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|समाज}} Sanskrit समाज (samāja) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|samajes}} samaj (plural samajs or samajes)
  1. (India) A society; a congregation; a worshipping assembly, or church, especially of the Brahmo Samaj. Tags: India Synonyms: samaja, somaj
    Sense id: en-samaj-en-noun-ue5w2i9E Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English

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