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maharajah

 

[ ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

royalty title

The term 'maharajah' refers to a great king or prince in India, historically used to denote rulers of princely states. Maharajahs often preside over vast territories and possess considerable wealth and power. They are typically associated with a royal lineage and hold significant cultural and political influence. The title is still used in some parts of India as a mark of respect among the nobility.

Synonyms

king, monarch, prince

Examples of usage

  • The maharajah ruled the kingdom with great wisdom.
  • She wore a dress inspired by the lavish outfits of ancient maharajahs.
  • The maharajah's palace was a magnificent structure filled with art.
  • He was a descendant of a famous maharajah known for his generosity.

Translations

Translations of the word "maharajah" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maharaja

🇮🇳 महाराज़ा

🇩🇪 Maharadscha

🇮🇩 maharaja

🇺🇦 магариджа

🇵🇱 maharadża

🇯🇵 マハラジャ

🇫🇷 maharaja

🇪🇸 maharajá

🇹🇷 maharaja

🇰🇷 마하라자

🇸🇦 مهراجا

🇨🇿 maharádža

🇸🇰 maharadža

🇨🇳 马哈拉贾

🇸🇮 maharadža

🇮🇸 maharadža

🇰🇿 махараджи

🇬🇪 მაჰარაჯა

🇦🇿 maharaca

🇲🇽 maharajá

Etymology

The term 'maharajah' comes from the Sanskrit words 'maha' meaning 'great' and 'raja' meaning 'king'. It was first used in the context of Indian royalty during the era of regional kingdoms, which flourished from ancient times through the medieval period. The title was adopted by various regional kings as they consolidated power and prestige. Maharajahs played a significant role in India's political landscape during the times of the British Raj, where they held varying degrees of autonomy. Post-independence in 1947, many maharajahs lost their political power, but the title remains a part of cultural heritage and history in India.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,531, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.