English Dictionary

ma bap

名詞

インド 歴史的

(India, historical) A person regarded as having a somewhat parental role toward their dependents; a benevolent overseer.

日本語の意味

（インド史的）依存する者たちに対して、親のような保護役を果たす人、慈愛に満ちた監督者としての存在

After his father died, his ma bap stepped in to manage the household and care for the younger siblings.

父が亡くなった後、彼の親代わりが家を取り仕切り、年下の兄弟姉妹の世話をしました。

意味（1）

(India, historical) A person regarded as having a somewhat parental role toward their dependents; a benevolent overseer.

[…] its members must adapt themselves to the changes which the country is undergoing, if they wish to command the regard, nay, the affection which the ma baps used to command in the olden days.

ma baps （ plural ）