daroga

dɑːroʊɡə

Definitions

1. noun

An administrative officer or a collector of revenue in the Indian subcontinent, especially in the British era.

“The daroga was responsible for collecting taxes from the local population.”

2. noun

A head constable or an officer in charge of a police station in India.

“The daroga was in charge of the local police station.”

Synonyms

  • administrator
  • officer

Antonyms

  • inferior
  • subordinate