Synonyms for sahib
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A term of respect for a white European or other man of rank in colonial India.
Related words
- Other spellings
- saheb
Forms
- Plural
- sahibs → gentlemen…
Example sentences
- gentleman He cannot be a gentleman to say such a rude thing.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sahib | rising | |
| gentleman | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- gentleman3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (gentleman3 = 3 syllables).