An Indian term referring to a traditional fishing settlement or colony, typically clustered near the coastline or a river. Koliwadas are associated with the Koli community, one of Maharashtra's oldest fishing castes, and these neighborhoods are cultural landmarks in cities like Mumbai where modern development has grown up around them. The term evokes a distinct community identity — fresh seafood, colorful boats, and a way of life that predates the surrounding metropolis by centuries.
We bought the freshest pomfret straight from the koliwada near Versova beach.
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(India) A colony of fishermen.
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