Dogra
- proper noun
- He was about twenty, a Dogra boy from Simla with slicked-back hair and coppery skin.
Examples
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As a Dogra from Jammu, he takes great pride in his family's history and traditions.
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For example, in a Mahar or Dogra regiment, one can find recruits from different geographical areas and caste backgrounds.
Academic text (1995) -
Kai, Spencer, and Woodward (2001) report that health educators have had little to no training in cross-cultural issues, which has caused them to be hesitant about teaching this subject, despite the benefits such as the finding that medical students reported increased awareness after a segment on cultural diversity (Dogra, 2001).
Academic text (2003) -
In the mountains of northern India, the Dogra people celebrate their rich cultural heritage with vibrant festivals.
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During their visit to Simla, the tourists learned about the lives of the local Dogra community.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dogra comes from the name of the Jammu region, often written as Duggar, so a Dogra is a person who comes from that area. This is why the word names the ethnic group of Jammu.
