Sepoy

Pronunciation: /ˈsipoɪ/

Definitions of sepoy

noun A native Indian soldier serving under British or other European orders.

Example Sentences

A1 The sepoy was a soldier in the Indian army during British rule.

A2 The sepoy revolted against the British East India Company in 1857.

B1 The sepoy mutiny was a significant event in Indian history.

B2 The sepoy rebellion ultimately led to the end of the British East India Company's rule in India.

C1 The sepoy system played a crucial role in the administration of British India.

C2 The sepoy armies were instrumental in maintaining British control over India.

Examples of sepoy in a Sentence

formal The sepoy mutiny of 1857 was a significant event in Indian history.

informal The sepoy rebellion was a major uprising against British rule.

slang The sepoys were fed up with the British and decided to revolt.

figurative The sepoy's loyalty was tested during the conflict.

Grammatical Forms of sepoy

• plural: sepoys
• comparative: more sepoy
• superlative: most sepoy
• present tense: sepoys
• future tense: will sepoy
• perfect tense: have sepoys
• continuous tense: is sepoys
• singular: sepoy
• positive degree: sepoy
• infinitive: to sepoy
• gerund: sepoys
• participle: sepoys

Origin and Evolution of sepoy

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Persian

Story behind the word: The word 'sepoy' is derived from the Persian word 'sipahi' which means soldier or cavalryman.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to Indian soldiers serving in the British East India Company's army, the term 'sepoy' later came to be associated with native Indian soldiers in general during the British colonial period in India.