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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A member of a Muslim Rajput community in the state of Gujarat in India.
2. 2
   Alternative form of naik. alt-of, alternative
3. 3
   A member of a Hindu caste found in the states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh in India.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname from Gujarati.

Synonyms

All synonyms

centurioncorporalncononcomnoncommissioned officersarge

Etymology

Borrowed from Gujarati નાયક (nāyak).

Related phrases

uttar pradesh

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