Aaiyat

Aaiyat (also sometimes transliterated as Aiyat) is a South Asian term, primarily used in the context of Bangladesh and surrounding regions, to refer to a female domestic worker or maid. It is generally considered a dated term and can carry connotations of class difference and potential exploitation. More modern and respectful terms for domestic workers are preferred and increasingly used in contemporary society. The term's usage reflects historical power dynamics in South Asian societies where domestic labor was common and often unregulated. Its origin is uncertain but likely rooted in local languages and social hierarchies.