Where does “zindabad” come from?

zindabad (English) comes from Hindi ज़िंदाबाद, from Classical Persian زنده باد.

zindabad (English): A shout of encouragement; a cheer, which can also...

Definitions

  1. A shout of encouragement; a cheer, which can also...

Ancestry of “zindabad”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Hindiज़िंदाबादlong live...!
2Classical Persianزنده باد—
Every word from Classical Persian زنده باد →Every word from Hindi ज़िंदाबाद →
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