sepoy

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈsiːˌpɔɪ/

Noun

sepoy noun

A native soldier of the East Indies, employed in the service of a European colonial power, notably the British India army (first under the British-chartered East India Company, later in the crown colony), but also France and Portugal.

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Synonyms

mutiny seapoy sebundy staff corps covenanted servant subadar bargir peon jawan privateer sainik sahibdom ressaldar samurai redcoat station

Associated

meerut cantonment valour rebellion lucknow madras bengal revolt sai raj hanged

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