noun
Maharashtra
Maharashtra (noun) means a large state in western India, home to the city of Mumbai. Example: “Maharashtra is India's second-most populous state.”
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A large state in western India, home to the city of Mumbai.
"Maharashtra is India's second-most populous state."
How to use Maharashtra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major Indian state on the west coast, whose capital is Mumbai.
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Etymology
From Sanskrit mahārāṣṭra, combining "mahā" ("great") with "rāṣṭra" ("nation" or "realm").
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What does “Maharashtra” mean?
The word “Maharashtra” means a large state in western India, home to the city of Mumbai. In plain terms, a major Indian state on the west coast, whose capital is Mumbai.
How do you use “Maharashtra” in a sentence?
Here is “Maharashtra” used in a sentence: “Maharashtra is India's second-most populous state.”
What part of speech is “Maharashtra”?
“Maharashtra” is a noun.
Where does the word “Maharashtra” come from?
The word “Maharashtra” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit mahārāṣṭra, combining "mahā" ("great") with "rāṣṭra" ("nation" or "realm").
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