mandarijn

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˌmɑn.daːˈrɛi̯n/

noun
Definitions
  • A mandarin, Far Eastern (notably Chinese Imperial) high official
  • (figuratively) A pundit, someone in/with authority

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese mandarim (mandarin) derived from Malay menteri (minister) derived from Hindi मन्त्रि derived from Sanskrit मन्त्रिन् (councillor, minister).

Origin

Sanskrit

मन्त्रिन्

Gloss

councillor, minister

Concept
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Modern world

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Person/Thing

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