sirdar

noun

sir·dar | \ ˈsər-ˌdär

, sər-ˈdär\

variants: or sardar

Definition of sirdar

1a : 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

Examples of sirdar in a Sentence

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In 1992, Lakpa Rita was working his first season as a sirdar, or head Sherpa, for AAI. — Anna Callaghan, Outside Online, "Kami Rita Summits Everest for 22nd Time," 16 May 2018

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