Babu definition

Babu

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noun

(1) Used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr'

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Noun

A Hindu title of respect, equivalent to Mr.; hence, a Hindu gentleman or official.
- 1888, Rudyard Kipling, ‘His Chance in Life’, Plain Tales from the Hills, Folio 2005, p. 57:
  
  The Babu put on his cap and quietly dropped out of the window

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