babu

/ˈbɑːbuː/

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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