Patel
- noun
- Archaic
:
jefe de la aldea
- Traditionally, the Patel managed land records and collected taxes in the community.
Examples
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The villagers respected the Patel for his wisdom and fairness in resolving disputes.
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During festivals, the Patel would organize celebrations and lead the village in rituals.
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The village Patel made important decisions for the community.
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In many villages, the Patel is a respected leader.
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The villagers respected the Patel for his wisdom and fairness in resolving disputes.
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Traditionally, the Patel managed land records and collected taxes in the community.
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During festivals, the Patel would organize celebrations and lead the village in rituals.
Synonyms
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7.9
A person who leads a group like a tribe or clan
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9.9
A local leader of a village or town often in parts of South Asia and western Asia
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4.7
A person who leads a group of people in a traditional community
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4.2
A leader of a Native American tribe
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8.7
A person who leads an Arab family group or village and makes important community decisions
A respected leader who makes decisions for a village or community
A leader of a Native American tribe who guides the people
Surface Forms
Etymology
Patel first meant a village headman in parts of India and comes from a local word patel that meant 'village head' or 'chief'. That is why a Patel was the person who looked after land, records, and local duties.