sahib
sa-hib · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
(historical) A polite title or form of address for a man, used especially in the Indian subcontinent during British colonial rule.
- 2.
A European man in the colonial context of the Indian subcontinent.
Forms
plural: sahibs
Related words
Etymology
From Urdu sahib, from Arabic sahib "friend, companion, master."