English Explanatory Dictionary

gherao

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A protest in which a group of people surrounds a politician, building, etc. until demands are met.
verb
  1. To surround for this purpose.

Pronunciation

/ɡɛˈɹaʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gherao.wav

Word forms

gherao gheraos gheraoes gheraoing gheraoed

Etymology

From Hindi घेराव (gherāv, “encirclement”).

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