bandh Meaning & Definition
What Does Bandh Mean?
Bandh is used as a noun meaning A general strike, shutdown, or other form of protest used in South Asia in which a substantial portion of the population stays home and does not report to work.
Bandh Definition (Noun)
- A general strike, shutdown, or other form of protest used in South Asia in which a substantial portion of the population stays home and does not report to work.
Synonyms of Bandh
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Bandh synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
bandh (plural bandhs)
Origin of Bandh
Borrowed from Hindi बंध (bandh, “closure”), from Sanskrit बन्ध (bandha). Doublet of bund (“a type of enclosure”).