1 hartal | Definition of hartal

hartal

noun
har·​tal | \ härˈtäl\
plural -s

Definition of hartal

: concerted cessation of work and business especially as a protest against a political situation or an act of government — compare noncooperation

History and Etymology for hartal

Hindi haṛtāl, from hāṭ shop + tālā lock

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