What does malaun mean?
Malaun means (South Asia, offensive, derogatory, ethnic slur, politics) a Hindu person from Bangladesh..
Malaun
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(South Asia, offensive, derogatory, ethnic slur, politics) a Hindu person from Bangladesh..
Definitions by Sense
- (South Asia, offensive, derogatory, ethnic slur, politics) a Hindu person from Bangladesh.
- (South Asia, offensive, derogatory, ethnic slur) a Hindu person in general.
Example Sentences
And then there comes the word ‘Malaun.’ For many Bangladeshi Muslims, Malaun is synonymous to Hindu. Owing to the wide usage of the word since the Partition of 1947, especially after the birth of Bangladesh in 1971, people have almost forgotten Malaun is a derogatory word.
Synonyms for malaun
Antonyms for malaun
Related Words
Word Forms
- malauns
- maluan
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for malaun?
Common synonyms include bhakt, kafir.
What is the opposite of malaun?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use malaun in a sentence?
And then there comes the word ‘Malaun.’ For many Bangladeshi Muslims, Malaun is synonymous to Hindu. Owing to the wide usage of the word since the Partition of 1947, especially after the birth of Bangladesh in 1971, people have almost forgotten Malaun is a derogatory word.
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