hartal

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈhɑː.tɑːl/

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Noun

Singular hartal

Plural hartals

1. In India, a hartal is closing a shop or not working as part of a political protest.

   The hartal was a large disservice to Srivijaya, who wanted to go shopping at the bazaar.

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