noun
raya
Raya (noun) means a historical district under direct Ottoman rule, distinct from the semi-autonomous principalities nearby. Example: “The raya was administered directly from Constantinople rather than by a local prince.”
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A historical district under direct Ottoman rule, distinct from the semi-autonomous principalities nearby.
"The raya was administered directly from Constantinople rather than by a local prince."
How to use raya
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical term for territory the Ottoman Empire governed directly rather than through a local ruler.
When to use it
A specialist historical term, rarely used outside discussions of Ottoman-era Balkan history.
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- Plural
- rayas
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What does “raya” mean?
The word “raya” means a historical district under direct Ottoman rule, distinct from the semi-autonomous principalities nearby. In plain terms, a historical term for territory the Ottoman Empire governed directly rather than through a local ruler.
How do you use “raya” in a sentence?
Here is “raya” used in a sentence: “The raya was administered directly from Constantinople rather than by a local prince.”
What part of speech is “raya”?
“Raya” is a noun.
What is the meaning of raya?
"raya" (noun) means a historical district under direct Ottoman rule, distinct from the semi-autonomous principalities nearby.
