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Rajasthani

Rajasthani

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A person who comes from or lives in Rajasthan, India
  • noun
  • /ˌrɑːdʒəˈstɑːni/
: rajasthani
  • The restaurant is owned by a proud Rajasthani who loves to cook regional dishes.

Examples

  • Many Rajasthanis celebrate traditional festivals with colorful clothing and music.

  • She spoke with a Rajasthani who shared stories about life in Jaipur.

  • She is a proud Rajasthani from Jaipur.

  • Many Rajasthani people wear colorful turbans.

  • The Rajasthani people are known for their vibrant clothing and rich cultural heritage.

  • During the festival, the Rajasthani community performed traditional dances and shared local cuisine with visitors.

  • I met a friendly Rajasthani who told me fascinating stories about the history of their region.

Synonyms

Indian
vsRajasthani
108 1.0

A person from India

is from a particular state within that country not the whole nation
Hindustani
vsRajasthani
1 8.3

A person from northern India, the area once called Hindustan

is specifically from one Indian state rather than northern India generally

Surface Forms

Rajasthani singular
Rajasthani plural

Morphology

Rajasthani = Rajasthan (transparent) = Rajasthan + i

Formed by adding the productive demonymic suffix '-i' to the place name, indicating a person from or associated with Rajasthan.

Etymology

The word Rajasthani comes from Rajasthan, a name meaning 'land of kings' from Raja ('king') and -sthan ('place'). The ending -i means 'from', so a Rajasthani is a person 'from' Rajasthan.