jaish
Jaish is an Arabic-origin word meaning 'army' or 'legion' that entered South Asian languages through Urdu and Persian influence.
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Jaish is an Arabic-origin word meaning 'army' or 'legion' that entered South Asian languages through Urdu and Persian influence. In everyday Indian and Pakistani usage it simply refers to an armed force or military body. However, the term carries heightened sensitivity because it appears in the names of several militant organizations active in South Asia. In casual or historical contexts it's a neutral military term; in news and political discussion, it often signals something more charged.
The historical text described the emperor's jaish assembling at the river's edge before the crossing.
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(India) An army or legion.
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