sarkari Muslim en · NOUN
Etymology
The usage of sarkari as a negative term originated from Khalistani supporters who condemned Sikhs who supported the government of India. It was later adopted by Muslim activists and nationalists within India.
Meanings
- (India, derogatory, ethnic, slang, slur) A Muslim who supports India, especially the BJP and Hindutva, at the expense of other Muslims, a Muslim Indian race traitor.
- (India, derogatory, slang, slur) A Muslim who rejects some Islamic beliefs and norms, a liberal Muslim.
- (qualifier:Pakistani politics, slang) A Muslim as sanctioned by the law (as opposed to outlawed Muslims)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sarkari Muslims | Number=Plur | lexicographic |