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Definition of: jemadar
(jem′ə·där′) noun
Anglo–Indian
1. A native lieutenant in the army next in rank below a subahdar.
2. A head servant or employee in a household or other establishment; sometimes, a police or customs officer of the military caste. Also jem′i·dar′.
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