Sanskrit · noun · Nation, Faith & Society

Chowki

चौकी

said CHOW-kee

also written: chauki, chowki

Meaning

A guard-post, watch station or police outpost; also a tour of guard duty.

Literally: a seat, post of watch

Related words

A police post or military station; the local jurisdiction it controls.

A village or town watchman who keeps guard and reports on order; a low-rung police functionary.