Chopa

/ˈtʃoʊpə/ noun

A term used in Indian English for a police constable or police official, particularly in colonial or older contexts.

From Hindi 'chōpā' or Hindustani, possibly related to chowkidār (watchman); adopted into Indian English during British colonial period.

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