sardar

/sərˈdɑr/
noun
  1. A title used in India and Pakistan for a leader, chief, or person of high rank, especially in a military or political context.
    • The villagers respected the sardar for his wisdom and fairness.
    • She was appointed as the sardar of the local council.
    • The sardar led his troops bravely into battle.
  2. A respectful term for a Sikh man, often used as a form of address.
    • The young sardar helped carry the elderly woman's groceries.
    • The sardar at the temple greeted everyone with a warm smile.
    • He is known in the community as Sardar Singh.