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Definition of maharaja

maharaja

/ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/
ma · ha · ra · ja
Plural:maharajas
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Adjective:maharajal
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• noun

1

A historical Indian prince or monarch ranking above a raja, especially the ruler of one of the principal native states in India.

Example

"The former palace of the maharaja has been converted into a public museum showcasing royal artifacts."

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• Rhymes for maharaja

• Nearby Words

mahakam
mahanadi
mahananda
maharaja
mahatma
mahernia
mahi

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi and Sanskrit mahārāja, literally meaning 'great king,' from mahā- ('great') and rājan ('king'), a cognate of the Latin rex.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maharaja. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maharaja
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