amildar
|a-mil-dar|
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/əˈmɪldɑr/
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/əˈmɪldɑː/
revenue collector
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amildar' originates from the Persian word 'amaldar', where 'amal' meant 'work' or 'action' and 'dar' meant 'holder' or 'doer'.
Historical Evolution
'amaldar' transformed into the Hindi word 'amildar', and eventually became the modern English word 'amildar'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who holds or performs work', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'revenue collector'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an official or agent in charge of revenue collection in certain regions of India.
The amildar was responsible for collecting taxes from the local farmers.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/15 12:51