A friend or companion in Indian languages, particularly in historical texts and literature.
From Sanskrit 'bandhu' meaning 'relative, friend, or kinsman,' used across Indo-Aryan languages to denote social bonds and companionship.
This word captures something beautiful about South Asian culture—the idea that friends are so close they're like family, not just acquaintances!
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