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maharaja

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Noun — A Hindu prince or king of high rank, especially in historical India, ranking above an ordinary raja.

How to use maharaja

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the maharaja's palace a former maharaja

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi maharaja, literally "great king" — first recorded in English in the late 17th century.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “maharaja” mean?

The word “maharaja” means a Hindu prince or king of high rank, especially in historical India, ranking above an ordinary raja. In plain terms, a high-ranking Indian prince or king, more senior than a regular raja.

How do you pronounce “maharaja”?

“Maharaja” is pronounced mah-hah-RAH-juh (/ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ in IPA).

How do you use “maharaja” in a sentence?

Here is “maharaja” used in a sentence: “The old fort once belonged to a local maharaja.”

What part of speech is “maharaja”?

“Maharaja” is a noun.

Where does the word “maharaja” come from?

The word “maharaja” dates back to around 1600 and comes from Hindi. Borrowed from Hindi maharaja, literally "great king" — first recorded in English in the late 17th century.

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