thanah

/thænɑː, ˈθɑːnɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

a variant of the Sanskrit word ‘thanah’, referring to a unit of land or area, especially in ancient Indian measurements

“The thanah was a common unit of land measurement in ancient India.”

2. verb

to divide or separate something into smaller units of land

“The surveyor thanahed the land into smaller plots for easier distribution.”

Synonyms

  • plot
  • tract

Antonyms

  • merge
  • unite