An Indian and South Asian term for a protector, defender, or saviour. Used in both formal and informal contexts, including in official titles (such as police or security forces) and in everyday speech. The word carries positive connotations of protection and guardianship.
The neighbours called him the rakshak of the street because he was always looking out for people.
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(Indian English) protector, defender, saviour.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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