nawab
Nawab (noun) means a Muslim ruler or provincial governor in historical South Asia, especially under the Mughal Empire. Example: “The nawab ruled the region with considerable autonomy from Delhi.”
How to use nawab
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical title for a Muslim governor or noble in South Asia.
Word forms
nawabs plural
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The _____ ruled the region with considerable autonomy from Delhi.
Etymology
From Urdu/Hindi nawab, from Persian, ultimately from Arabic nuwwab, plural of na'ib, "deputy."
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What does “nawab” mean?
The word “nawab” means a Muslim ruler or provincial governor in historical South Asia, especially under the Mughal Empire. In plain terms, a historical title for a Muslim governor or noble in South Asia.
How do you pronounce “nawab”?
“Nawab” is pronounced nuh-WAHB (/nəˈwɑːb/ in IPA).
How do you use “nawab” in a sentence?
Here is “nawab” used in a sentence: “The nawab ruled the region with considerable autonomy from Delhi.”
What part of speech is “nawab”?
“Nawab” is a noun.
Where does the word “nawab” come from?
The word “nawab” comes from Arabic. From Urdu/Hindi nawab, from Persian, ultimately from Arabic nuwwab, plural of na'ib, "deputy.".
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