noun
nawab
nuh-WAHB
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.”
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A Muslim ruler or provincial governor in historical South Asia, especially under the Mughal Empire.
"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.
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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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