maharaja
0 antonyms and opposites of maharaja, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A Hindu prince or king of high rank, especially in historical India, ranking above an ordinary raja.
How to use maharaja
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi maharaja, literally "great king" — first recorded in English in the late 17th century.
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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.