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Etymology

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Transliteration of Hindi भगवा (bhagvā, saffron). Saffron is a sacred colour in Hinduism, and it is also associated with ultra-nationalist Hindtuva groups.

Noun

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bhagwa (plural bhagwas)

  1. (Indian politics, Hindutva, slang, derogatory) a Hindutvavadi, a supporter of Hindutva or Hindu nationalism.
    Synonym: bhakt