Bharti

/ˈbɑːrti/ noun

Definition

In Indian military terminology, enrollment or recruitment, particularly referring to military service or joining the armed forces.

Etymology

From Hindi भर्ती (bhartī), derived from Sanskrit भरण (bharaṇ) meaning 'to maintain' or 'to support.' The term evolved to mean the act of taking someone into service, particularly military enrollment.

Kelly Says

The word 'bharti' becomes visible in modern Indian military culture in phrases like 'Army Bharti' or 'Police Bharti,' which are official government recruitment drives. It's a perfect example of how Sanskrit roots remain active in everyday modern Hindi even in governmental and military contexts.

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