1. a native officer in the Indian army, typically ranking below a subadar
Usage: historical; military

Examples

• The jemidar led his company through the mountain pass.
• During the colonial period, a jemidar served as an important link between British officers and Indian soldiers.
• The promotion from havildar to jemidar was considered a significant achievement.
• The regiment’s jemidar was respected by both his superiors and subordinates.
• Historical records show that many jemidars displayed exceptional courage in battle.