ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Baradari

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Baradari is a noun meaning (South Asia) A system of social strata that dictate political alliances among South Asian Muslims.

Meaning

(South Asia) A system of social strata that dictate political alliances among South Asian Muslims.

More Meanings

  1. (South Asia) A boxy building with twelve doors designed for free flow of air and excellent acoustics; similar buildings and pavilions with similar sets of openings.
  2. (South Asia, chiefly historical) A palanquin with twelve openings, including entryways and windows; similar palanquins with similar sets of openings.

Example Sentences

Bárádari is a kind of open palkí, and is so called from having twelve doors or openings.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include biradari, ramada, riad, sabat, durbar, atrium.

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