স্বামী

Definition

The man a woman is married to.

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Etymology

The Bengali word 'স্বামী' (shami) is derived from the Sanskrit 'स्वामी' (svāmī), which translates to lord or master, evolving to signify husband in context.

How & Where It’s Used

'স্বামী' is used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to husbands, prevalent in spoken and written Bengali across communities.

Literary Heritage

The term 'স্বামী' frequently appears in religious texts and literature, highlighting marital relationships, and is commonly used in cultural discourses.

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