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词汇 nasbandi
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Definition of nasbandi in English:

nasbandi

(also nasbandhi)
noun ˈnasbandiˈnʌsbʌndi
South Asian
  • Sterilization of a man or a woman, especially vasectomy. Also: a population control programme, instituted by the Indian government during the state of emergency in 1977, requiring sterilization for those with more than two children.

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in The New Yorker. From Hindi nasbandī ligature, vasectomy, sterilization from nas vein, sinew (from Sanskrit snasā tendon, muscle) + bandī binding, tying (from Persian bandī, ultimately from Sanskrit bandh- to bind, tie, fasten).

Definition of nasbandi in US English:

nasbandi

(also nasbandhi)
noun
South Asian
  • Sterilization of a man or a woman, especially vasectomy. Also: a population control programme, instituted by the Indian government during the state of emergency in 1977, requiring sterilization for those with more than two children.

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in The New Yorker. From Hindi nasbandī ligature, vasectomy, sterilization from nas vein, sinew (from Sanskrit snasā tendon, muscle) + bandī binding, tying (from Persian bandī, ultimately from Sanskrit bandh- to bind, tie, fasten).

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