noun
- plural of jemadar: a native officer of sepoys in the former British Indian army
Usage: historical; military
Examples
- The jemadars led their sepoy units during the colonial period.
- Several jemadars were promoted from the ranks of experienced soldiers.
- The British army relied on jemadars to command Indian troops.
- These jemadars served as intermediaries between British officers and sepoys.
- The regiment included three jemadars among its native officers.