Persian · noun · People & Roles

Chowkidar

चौकीदार

said chow-kee-DAAR

also written: chaukidar, chowkidar

Meaning

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

Literally: keeper of the watch

Related words

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

The chief officer of police and law in a city under royal authority.