Gujar

noun

Gu·​jar

ˈgüjə(r),

ˈgu̇j-,

-ˌjär

plural Gujar or Gujars

1

: a people of Kashmir that is divided into many subgroups, characterized by rather fair skin, and of uncertain relationship to other peoples of the area

2

: a member of the Gujar people

Word History

Etymology

Hindi Gūjar, from Sanskrit Gurjara Gujar, Gujarat

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