gaon
- noun
- Indian
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aldea
- It was not composed of didi/bahini (sisters and cousins) from a single gaon, but of female students from a number of different gaons.
Examples
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It was not composed of didi/bahini (sisters and cousins) from a single gaon, but of female students from a number of different gaons.
Academic text (2008) -
Their commonality was not their gaon, but their status as bidyarthi (students) and their affiliation with one of Nepal's recently emerged political parties.
Academic text (2008) -
The commonality of its members, as noted above, was not their gaon and kinship ties, but their status as bidyarthi (students) and their affiliation with one of Nepal's recently emerged political parties.
Academic text (2008) -
The village of Naroda gaon is known for its vibrant culture and warm community.
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After the festival, everyone from the nearby gaon gathered to celebrate together.
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Many families in the small gaon rely on farming for their livelihood.
Synonyms
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A small group of houses in the countryside where people live and form a community
A small rural community with houses and farms
A small traditional village in Malaysia or Indonesia near farms
A village or crowded neighborhood where many people live
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Etymology
Gaon comes from the Hindi word gaon, which means 'village' in many Indian languages and comes from an old Indian word grama for 'village'. So gaon today means a small rural settlement, like a 'hamlet' or 'village'.