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Babu

Noun:

1. Used in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh as a respectful term of address to a man, particularly a Hindu gentleman or a bureaucrat.
• Example Sentence: The Indian politician was referred to as "Babu" by everyone in his office.
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2. (Historical) A native clerk or writer employed by Europeans in India, particularly during the British colonial era.
• Example Sentence: During the British Raj, many babus worked as intermediaries between local officials and the British administration.
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Adjective:

1. Pertaining to a babu or the characteristics associated with a babu.
• Example Sentence: The babu culture has greatly influenced administrative practices in South Asia.
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