karsevak

English

Etymology

Transliteration of Hindi कारसेवक (kārsevak), in turn from Sanskrit कार (kāra, “work”) + सेवा (sevā, “service done with devotion”).

Noun

karsevak (plural karsevaks)

1. (India, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism) A person who freely offers their service to a religious cause; particularly in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.

   The karsevaks built a new shelter to protect homeless people.

   Huge number of karsevaks had gathered in Ayodhya in support for Ram temple campaign.

Coordinate terms

• volunteer

Related terms

• kar seva (the work done by a karsevak)