Gond
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A person from a native tribal people in central India
- noun
- /ɡɒnd/
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- Gond Braf (no relation to Zach Braff, of Scrubs fame) is one of the new mercs available here.
Examples
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Many Gonds continue to practice ancient agricultural methods passed down through generations.
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The Gonds have a rich cultural heritage that includes traditional music and dance.
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As a member of the Gond community, she actively participates in local festivals and ceremonies.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gond comes from the local name used in central India for a large native group and was taken into English from Hindi and other Indian languages, so the word in English simply means a member of that community.