zindabad

/ ˈzɪndɑːˌbɑːd /

verb

1. tr long live: used as part of a slogan in India, Pakistan, etc Compare murdabad

Word History and Origins

Origin of zindabad¹

Hindi, from Persian

Example Sentences

His attackers asked him to chant "Hindustan Zindabad" or "Long Live India" and "Jai Shri Ram" or "Victory to Lord Ram" - a popular greeting that's been turned into a murder cry by Hindu lynch mobs in recent years.

From BBC

The perpetually busy arterial highways that connect most northern Indian towns to this city of 29 million people now pulse to the cries of “Inquilab Zindabad” — “Long live the revolution.”

From Seattle Times

As Kaur walked hand in hand with her husband, a great cry emerged from one of the vehicles: “Inquilab Zindabad.”

From Seattle Times

The protesters, including Kaur, roared back: “Inquilab Zindabad!”

From Seattle Times

The perpetually busy arterial highways that connect most northern Indian towns to this city of 29 million people now pulse to the cries of “Inquilab Zindabad” - “Long live the revolution.”

From Washington Times