sardar
noun
sar·dar
variant spelling of sirdar
1
a
: a person of high rank (such as a hereditary noble) especially in India
b
: the commander of the Anglo-Egyptian army
2
: one (such as a foreman) holding a responsible position especially in India
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The sardar, or the head of local staff, and the mountain guide accompanying climbers must also be Nepali citizens.
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“Sardar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sardar. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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