Panchayat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /panˈt͡ʃʌɪət/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Panchayat is a noun meaning (South Asia, chiefly India) A village council or local government.
Meaning
(South Asia, chiefly India) A village council or local government.
More Meanings
- (Nepal, historical) An advisory council with limited powers under the absolute monarchy of 1961 to 1990.
Example Sentences
“You're in the panchayat,” she said. “So couldn't you make that official?”
He called a panchayat of the village and asked them if they objected to having a mill go up next to their village.
Word Forms
- panchayats
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mandal, anchal, punchayet, panchayath, pargana, barangay.
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