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munshi meaning in Hindi

मुंशी muñśī

/ˈmuːnʃiː/US/ˈmunʃi/

munshi in Hindi: मुंशी (muñśī). In English, munshi means a clerk or secretary.

Hindi words for munshi

clerk; secretary — see also clerk, secretary
मुंशी muñśī
language teacher
मुंशी muñśī

English meaning of munshi

  1. noun A clerk or secretary.
  2. noun A language teacher, especially one teaching Hindustani or Persian.

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Questions about munshi in Hindi

What is the meaning of munshi in Hindi?
Munshi in Hindi is मुंशी (muñśī).
munshi का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Munshi: मुंशी (muñśī).
What does munshi mean in English?
Munshi means a clerk or secretary.

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