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Meaning of kangani | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A form of labour recruitment and organization in parts of Southeast Asia under British colonial rule, similar to indentured servitude, and involving foremen who directly recruited and supervised migrants from India via networks of friends, family and other contacts.

historical, uncountable

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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