ˈjeməˌdär noun
or jam·a·dar ˈjəm-
( -s )
Etymology: Hindi jama'dar, jam'dar (influenced in meaning by Persian jamā'at body of troops), from Arabic jam' collections, assemblage + Persian dār having
1. : an officer in the army of India having a rank corresponding to that of lieutenant in the English army
2. : any of several police or other officials of the government of India