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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSepoy
/ˈseɪ.pɔɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An Indian soldier, especially one serving in the British army during the colonial period.
"The sepoy played a crucial role in the military campaigns of the British Empire in India." - 2
A member of a military unit in India, particularly during the 19th century.
"The sepoys were often involved in significant historical events, such as the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'sepoy' originates from the Persian word 'sipāhī', meaning 'soldier'. It was adopted into English during the 18th century, primarily in the context of the British East India Company's army, where it referred to Indian soldiers serving under British command.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sepoy" is said worldwide
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sepoy
Transliteration: sepoy
"Le sepoy a joué un rôle important dans l'histoire militaire de l'Inde."
Sepoy
Transliteration: Sepoy
"Der Sepoy war ein wichtiger Teil der britischen Armee in Indien."
sepoy
Transliteration: sepoy
"Il sepoy ha avuto un ruolo cruciale nelle campagne militari britanniche."
sepoy
Transliteration: sepoy
"El sepoy fue fundamental en la historia militar de la India."
sepoy
Transliteration: sepoy
"O sepoy desempenhou um papel importante nas campanhas militares britânicas."
सिपाही
Transliteration: sipāhī
"सिपाही ने भारतीय इतिहास में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई।"
印度士兵
Transliteration: Yìndù shìbīng
"印度士兵在历史上扮演了重要角色。"
세포이
Transliteration: sepoyi
"세포이는 인도 역사에서 중요한 역할을 했습니다."
セポイ
Transliteration: sepoyi
"セポイはインドの歴史において重要な役割を果たしました。"
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