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hukama

hukama is the plural of hakim.

Meaning of hakim

Noun (1)

hakim (plural hakims or hukama)

  1. (South-Asia) A doctor, usually practicing traditional medicine.
    • The second speaks of naturall Philosophy or Physick, and is studyed by the Hackeams or Physitians […]1638, Thomas Herbert, Some Yeares Travels, section I

Noun (2)

hakim (plural hakims or hukama)

  1. (historical) A judge or governor in Islamic India.

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Questions about hukama

What is hukama the plural of?
Hukama is the plural of hakim.

Words near hukama in the dictionary

  1. Huizingas
  2. Huizúcar
  3. hujra
  4. hujras
  5. Huk
  6. hukama
  7. Hukbalahap
  8. Hukbalahaps
  9. huke
  10. hukeem
  11. hukeems

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