Hindi · Culture & Society
सरकार
sarkar
Government
Intermediatenoun · feminine
Definition
The group of people who govern a country or region.
Example
सरकार ने नई सड़क बनवाई।
The government built a new road.
Etymology
'सरकार' (sarkar) comes from the Persian 'सरकार' (sarkār), denoting 'government' or 'authority.' It transitioned into Hindi through administrative and colonial influences.
How & Where It’s Used
'सरकार' is predominantly used in formal contexts relating to government and politics. It appears in both spoken and written forms, especially in legal and governmental discussions.