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Definition of chari

chari

/ˈtʃɑː.ri/
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chari Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A surname common among Sri Vaishnava Brahmins in India, often derived from the honorific title Acharya.

Example

"Professor Chari presented his extensive research on classical Sanskrit literature at the international linguistics conference."

2

A major river in Central Africa that originates in the Central African Republic and flows northwest through Chad, serving as the principal tributary of Lake Chad.

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charcuterie
chard
charente
chari
charichuelo
chariot
charleroi

Word Origin & Etymology

The river's name is derived from local Central African languages. As an Indian surname, it is a shortened form of the Sanskrit title 'Acharya' (teacher or preceptor).

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chari. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chari
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