noun
or sir·kar also cir·car ˈsərˌkär, (ˌ)sərˈk-
( -s )
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: Hindi sarkār, from Persian
1. : a district or province in India under the Mogul empire
2. India
a. : the supreme authority : government
b. : master — used also as a title of respect
3. Bengal
a. : a domestic servant having the functions of a steward
b. : purchasing agent , accountant