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===Noun===
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# {{lb|en|India|derogatory|slang|political|ethnic slur}} Indian people who reject their native culture in favour of [[westernization
====Usage notes====
Mostly used by Hindu nationalists towards Indians who are very influenced by Western culture, and who view and condemn Indian culture and Hinduism as "backwards".
====Antonyms====
* {{l|en|bhakt}}, {{l|en|Sanatani}} (a devout Hindu who values traditionalist Hinduism)
===See also===
* {{l|en|Pinkerton syndrome}} (usually referring to East Asians)
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