Rajput
Rajput (noun) means a member of a traditionally warrior and land-owning caste in northern India, historically associated with ruling families. Example: “The fort was built by Rajput kings centuries ago.”
How to use Rajput
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA member of a historically noble, warrior caste in India, or something relating to that group.
Word forms
Rajputs plural
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The fort was built by _____ kings centuries ago.
Etymology
From Hindi rājpūt, from Sanskrit rājaputra, literally "son of a king" — from rājan ("king") and putra ("son").
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What does “Rajput” mean?
The word “Rajput” means a member of a traditionally warrior and land-owning caste in northern India, historically associated with ruling families. In plain terms, a member of a historically noble, warrior caste in India, or something relating to that group.
How do you use “Rajput” in a sentence?
Here is “Rajput” used in a sentence: “The fort was built by Rajput kings centuries ago.”
What part of speech is “Rajput”?
“Rajput” is a noun.
Where does the word “Rajput” come from?
The word “Rajput” comes from Sanskrit. From Hindi rājpūt, from Sanskrit rājaputra, literally "son of a king" — from rājan ("king") and putra ("son").
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