bhagwa
English
Etymology
From Hindi भगवा (bhagvā, “saffron”). Saffron is a sacred colour in Hinduism, and it is also associated with ultra-nationalist Hindtuva groups.
Noun
bhagwa (plural bhagwas)
- (India, politics, slang, derogatory) a Hindutvavadi, a supporter of Hindutva or Hindu nationalism.
Synonyms
- bhakt
- chaddi
- sanghi