Tamil

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit अधिकारिन् (adhikārin).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɐd̪ɪɡaːɾɪ/, [ɐd̪ɪɡaːɾi]

Noun

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அதிகாரி (atikāri)

  1. superintendent, chief, director
  2. rightful claimant, proprietor, master, manor
  3. person of worth, merit, qualified person
  4. one qualified to study a work

References

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  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “அதிகாரி”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press