maharaja
1 synonym for maharaja, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A Hindu prince or king of high rank, especially in historical India, ranking above an ordinary raja.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
maharajah
How to use maharaja
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the maharaja's palace
a former maharaja
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi maharaja, literally "great king" — first recorded in English in the late 17th century.
Full origin of maharaja →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.
