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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahr-nuh, duhr- or duhr-nuh]
- /ˈdɑr nə, ˈdʌr- or ˈdʌr nə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dahr-nuh, duhr- or duhr-nuh]
- /ˈdɑr nə, ˈdʌr- or ˈdʌr nə/
Definitions of dharna word
- noun dharna (in India) a method of obtaining justice, as the payment of a debt, by sitting, fasting, at the door of the person from whom reparation is sought 3
- noun dharna in India, a method of seeking justice by sitting at the door of one's debtor or wrongdoer and fasting until justice is obtained 3
- noun dharna (in India) the practice of exacting justice or compliance with a just demand by sitting and fasting at the doorstep of an offender until death or until the demand is granted. 1
- noun dharna A mode of compelling payment or compliance, by sitting at the debtor’s or offender’s door without eating until the demand is complied with. 1
- noun dharna A debt collector in India who sits on the doorstep of a debtor until the debt is paid. 0
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Origin of dharna
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
1785-95; < Hindi: placing
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Parts of speech for Dharna
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dharna popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
dharna usage trend in Literature
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