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babu

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noun

IPA: /ˈbɑːbuː/

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The correct spelling is babu. (Indian English) A Hindu title of respect, equivalent to Mr., usually appended to the surname of a Hindu man

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noun

  1. 1.(Indian English) A Hindu title of respect, equivalent to Mr., usually appended to the surname of a Hindu man
  2. 2.(Indian English) (Originally) a Hindu gentleman employed to work as a clerk for the colonial administration; now, a clerk or low-ranking government official.

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