Bandobust

/ˈbændəˌbʌst/ noun

Definition

In Indian English, a security or organizational arrangement; an administrative arrangement or regulation.

Etymology

From Hindi/Urdu 'bandobast,' likely from Persian 'band' (binding/fastening) plus 'bast' (arrangement). Used in India and Pakistan for police or security preparations.

Kelly Says

This word shows how English absorbs vocabulary from languages it contacts—'bandobust' is purely Hindi origin but appears in English-language Indian newspapers and official documents daily!

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