Apa

/ˈɑːpə/ noun

In some South Asian contexts, a term of respectful address similar to 'uncle' or used for elder males.

From Hindi and other South Asian languages, derived from Sanskrit 'apa' or similar roots meaning 'other' or used as a respectful prefix.

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