sanghi

English

Etymology

From Hindi संघी (saṅghī), from Hindi राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघ (rāṣṭrīya svayansevak saṅgh), a nationalist right-wing paramilitary group in India. Ultimately from Sanskrit सङ्घ (saṅgha, “heap, multitude, crowd”). Doublet of sangha.

Noun

sanghi (plural sanghis)

  1. (India, politics, slang, derogatory) a supporter of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
    • 2017, Times of India
      By using Sanghi, Digvijaya Singh is apparently referring to the RSS, the parent organisation of the BJP.
  2. (India, politics, slang, derogatory) a Hindutvavadi or a Hindu nationalist or extremist.
    • 2020, Times of India
      BJP leaders including H Raja posted clips of old newspapers and posters to support Rajini’s [Rajinikanth, an Indian film actor] claim about the Salem rally, while the DMK and its allies mocked the actor for "superficial" comments and aligning with right-wingers even before launching his political party formally. Hashtags like "Can't apologise" and "Sanghi Rajini" were trending through the day.
  3. (India, slang, derogatory, South India) any extremist or fundamentalist, including non-Hindu extremists.

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