noun
Rajput
noun
1
A member of a traditionally warrior and land-owning caste in northern India, historically associated with ruling families.
"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.
Common pairings
Rajput warriors
Rajput kingdom
Word Forms
Rajputs plural
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Etymology
From Hindi rājpūt, from Sanskrit rājaputra, literally "son of a king" — from rājan ("king") and putra ("son").