brown sahib en · NOUN
Etymology
From (ethnic slur) brown (“South Asian”) and sahib (“a term of respect for a white European in colonial India”).
Meanings
- (British, India, derogatory) An Indian sycophant acting on behalf of the British.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown sahib | alternative | lexicographic | |
| brown sahibs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |