인도 등 남아시아 지역의 전통적인 마을 자치 의회 또는 지방 행정 기구.
A local government body or village council in India and other South Asian countries, traditionally consisting of five elders.
예문:
"The panchayat met under the large banyan tree to resolve the land dispute between the two families."
"Recent constitutional amendments have strengthened the role of the panchayat in rural development."
"Every member of the village has the right to voice their concerns during the panchayat session."