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maharaja

maharaja

4 8.1
A very important Indian king who rules a large area
  • noun
  • /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/
translation icon : maharajá
  • During this phase, Sikh leaders had approached Maharaja Patiala with their request to take responsibility for certain Muslim-majority districts, particularly Lahore.
  • Maharaja Singh

Patrick Geddes is asked by the Maharaja of Bahapudur to do something about the malaria in the town of Balranpur.

Examples

  • The maharaja of Jaipur is known for his beautiful palace and rich history.

  • The average American lives like a Maharaja compared to their ancestors.

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  • This well was built by my great grandfather... ...Maharaja Ram Singh.

  • May l present Major General Sherlock Holmes and His Highness, the maharaja of Nevada.

  • So, you'll deliver a few words at the opening ceremony, then a formal meet and greet with the Maharaja before the gala.

  • Patrick Geddes is asked by the Maharaja of Bahapudur to do something about the malaria in the town of Balranpur.

  • In March 1935, the control of Gilgit was given to the British as a 60-year lease by Maharaja Hari Singh.

    Academic text (2018)
  • The Maharaja hosted a grand celebration to mark his 50th birthday.

  • In ancient times, a maharaja would rule over several villages, ensuring peace and prosperity.

Synonyms

king
vsmaharaja
1.0

A man who rules a country and usually gets the job from his family

is specific to Hindu India and denotes a high-ranking local ruler
prince
vsmaharaja
433 1.4

A male member of a royal family who is not the ruler, often the son of a king or queen

is a higher hereditary title used for rulers or regional sovereigns
monarch
vsmaharaja
41 5.1

A king or queen who rules a country and usually gets the job by birth

is a Hindu Indian title rather than a national head of state
maharajah
vsmaharaja
9 9.1

A very important ruler in India who led a large state

has identical meaning but uses the other common spelling form

Surface Forms

maharaja singular
maharajas plural

Etymology

Maharaja comes from the Sanskrit parts maha ('great') and raja ('king'), the same raja you see in rajah. So a maharaja is a 'great king' or a ruler above a regular raja, which is why the word means a very important Indian prince or king.