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Definition of: babu
(bä′b) noun
1. A Hindu gentleman: a polite form of address, equivalent to sir or Mr.
2. In India, a native merchant or clerk who can write English.
3. A native of India with a smattering of English education: a derogatory term. Also ba′boo. [<Hind. bābū, a term of respect]
—ba′bu·ism noun
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