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patwari

Pronunciation: /pʌtˈwɑːri/
Definition of patwari

noun (plural patwaris)

Indian
  • a government official who keeps records regarding the ownership of land.

Origin:

from Hindi paṭwārī, from Sanskrit paṭṭa 'document' + pāla 'keeper'

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