தலைவர்

Tamil

Alternative forms

• தலைவன் (talaivaṉ) — less respectful

Etymology

From தலை (talai, “head”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t̪ɐlɐɪ̯ʋɐɾ/

• Audio:

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Noun

தலைவர் • (talaivar)

1. chief, leader, director, chairman, president

References

• University of Madras (1924–1936) “தலைவர்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press