Definitions for maharajahˌmɑ həˈrɑ dʒə, -ʒə
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ma•ha•ra•jahˌmɑ həˈrɑ dʒə, -ʒə(n.)(pl.)-jahs or -jas.
or ma•ha•ra•ja
a former ruling prince in India, esp. of one of the major states.
Category: Indian (India)
Origin of maharajah:
1690–1700; < Hindi mahā- great meg- +rājārajah
Princeton's WordNet
maharaja, maharajah(noun)
a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja
Wiktionary
maharajah(Noun)
A king or sovereign prince who ruled over one of the former monarchial states making up modern India.
Origin: From Hindustani महा राजा / (mahā rājā), from
Webster Dictionary
Maharajah(noun)
a sovereign prince in India; -- a title given also to other persons of high rank
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