Sahib
noun
A polite title or form of address for a man.
Please wait here until Sahib arrives.
Often appears as...
- sahib ji
- sahib bahadur
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A term used for white people during the period of British rule in India.
The stable sahib often visited the polo field.
Often appears as...
- memsahib
- baba sahib
Usage tips
Disapproving
Historical
noun
A polite title or form of address for a man.
Please wait here until Sahib arrives.
Often appears as...
- sahib ji
- sahib bahadur
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A term used for white people during the period of British rule in India.
The stable sahib often visited the polo field.
Often appears as...
- memsahib
- baba sahib
Usage tips
Disapproving
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Respectful Address
Use 'sahib' to respectfully address men, similar to 'sir' in English.
Please deliver this message to Sharma Sahib.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
'Sahib' is steeped in South Asian tradition, evoking respect within its cultural context.
Workers refer to their employer as 'sahib' out of respect.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
'Sahib' is often used in formal settings, not casually among friends.
The agenda will be set by Verma Sahib, our director.
Pro Tip 1/3Respectful Address
Use 'sahib' to respectfully address men, similar to 'sir' in English.
Please deliver this message to Sharma Sahib.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
'Sahib' is steeped in South Asian tradition, evoking respect within its cultural context.
Workers refer to their employer as 'sahib' out of respect.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
'Sahib' is often used in formal settings, not casually among friends.
The agenda will be set by Verma Sahib, our director.
Pro Tip 1/3Respectful Address
Use 'sahib' to respectfully address men, similar to 'sir' in English.
Please deliver this message to Sharma Sahib.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
'Sahib' is steeped in South Asian tradition, evoking respect within its cultural context.
Workers refer to their employer as 'sahib' out of respect.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
'Sahib' is often used in formal settings, not casually among friends.
The agenda will be set by Verma Sahib, our director.
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