jemidar in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Jemidar: a non-commissioned officer in the Indian army, historically responsible for supervising troops and serving as an intermediary between British officers and Indian soldiers.
Crossword clues for jemidar
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "jemidar".
- Non-commissioned officer in the Indian army.
- Supervisor of troops under British command.
- Historical rank between officers and soldiers.
- Military rank in colonial Indian forces.
- Intermediary role in British-Indian military hierarchy.
Jemidar sentence examples
- The jemidar oversaw the daily operations of the military unit with great diligence.
- In the colonial era, a jemidar often served as a crucial link between British officers and Indian soldiers.
- Her father's stories about his time as a jemidar in the army filled her with pride and curiosity.
- The responsibilities of a jemidar included managing logistics and maintaining discipline among the troops.
- During the parade, the jemidar stood tall, proudly wearing the insignia of his rank.