topeewala

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noun

A European, during the colonial period.

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Meanings

nountopeewala (plural topeewalas)

plural topeewalas · alternative topiwala

  1. IndiahistoricalA European, during the colonial period.

Origin

  1. Hindi[Term?]
  2. Englishtopeewala

Hindi [Term?], in reference to the hats they wore. See topee and wallah.

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APA

topeewala. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/topeewala

MLA

“topeewala.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/topeewala. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “topeewala,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/topeewala.

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