Meanings
nounswayamsevak (plural swayamsevaks)
plural swayamsevaks
- IndiagovernmentA member of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, an Indian nationalist paramilitary volunteer organization.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA member of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, an Indian nationalist paramilitary volunteer organization.
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Origin
- Hindiस्वयंसेवक
- Englishswayamsevak
From Hindi स्वयंसेवक (svayansevak), from Sanskrit स्वयम् (svayam, “self”) and सेवक (sevaka, “servant”).
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