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Indianisms: How Hindi and Sanskrit Words Became Everyday English
Episode 133
Published 1 week, 2 days ago
Description
Explore how colonial‑era contacts brought words such as curry, tandoori, sari, and many others into English. The episode traces their journey from India to mainstream usage, revealing the cultural, political, and linguistic forces that shaped modern English.
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