raja
- noun
- /ˈrɑːdʒə/
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raja
- There, she sets her own course, "translating" herself into the Salem Bibi, the white lover of a Hindu raja.
Examples
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Many ancient stories tell of brave warriors who served the raja and defended his kingdom against invaders.
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In his published work, Kleiweg thanked both Dutch authorities and local rajas and village heads for their help.
Academic text (2018) -
Then the raja stopped allowing her on his grounds; out of the blue, he dismissed her.
Fiction book (1995) -
Right here in this garden, my grandfather, who was a raja and a great saint, was eaten by a tiger.
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They would take out the murti from the temple of an opposing raja.
Blog text (26) -
"Politically, this region remained under the rules of the various empires, kingdoms, rajas, Maqpoon.
Academic text (2018) -
The raja ruled over his territory with fairness and wisdom, ensuring peace among his people.
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In the palace, the raja hosted a grand feast to celebrate the harvest, inviting neighboring rulers.
Synonyms
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A king or prince who rules a region in India
Compounds
- UK
A large flat sea fish with wide fins like wings found near European coasts and eaten as food
- Specialized
A small fish like a ray that lives in shallow North American waters and grows to about 21 inches long
- Specialized
A large flat fish like a ray that grows up to five feet and is often easy to catch
- Specialized
A cold-water fish that lives on the sea floor with sharp spines on its back
Surface Forms
Etymology
Raja comes from Sanskrit rājā, which means 'king'. You can see the same idea in English words like 'reign' and 'royal', so a raja is a king or prince who rules a land.