sahib
/ˈsɑːɪb/
noun
- A title of respect used in colonial India for a European man, or for a person of high social status.
- The British sahib rode through the village on his horse.
- The local workers addressed the plantation owner as 'sahib'.
- In old stories, the sahib was always treated with great ceremony.
- A respectful term used in modern South Asia for a man, similar to 'sir' or 'Mr.'
- Good morning, sahib. How can I help you today?
- Sahib, your car is ready at the garage.
- The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a polite 'Sahib, please come in.'