patnidar

[pætˈniːdɑr]

Definitions

1. noun

A person of Patni caste, an Indian caste primarily found in Gujarat.

“She was a patnidar and was proud of her heritage.”

2. noun

In some contexts, a patnidar refers to a moneylender.

“The patnidar in the village charged high interest rates for loans.”

Synonyms

  • moneylender
  • usurer

Antonyms

  • charity
  • philanthropist