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ganja

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced UK //ɡˈænjɐ// gan·ja

n. a slang name for marijuana. People use this word to talk about the plant or the drug it makes.

n. a colloquial or slang term for cannabis or marijuana. Often used in Caribbean English or as a euphemism in other dialects.


SIMPLE

He was arrested for possession of ganja.

CONTEXTUAL

The local festival features music and dance, but the sale of ganja is strictly prohibited by the city council.

COMPLEX

While the term ganja is widely recognized in popular culture, its legal status varies significantly across different jurisdictions, often leading to complex debates about decriminalization and social equity.

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Origin

Borrowed from Hindi गांजा (gāñjā), ultimately from Sanskrit गञ्जा (gañjā, “hemp”). First use appears c. 1800.

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