maharajah
or ma·ha·ra·ja
[mah-huh-rah-juh, -zhuh]
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noun
(formerly) a ruling prince in India, especially of one of the major states.
Origin of maharajah
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My friend said he would see the Maharaja at once and have my visit arranged for.
Ranching, Sport and TravelThomas Carson
The maharaja, however, was not at home that day to receive us.
A Tour of the MissionsAugustus Hopkins Strong
I see no reason why I should not become a raja, and for that matter even a maharaja.
Lachmi Bai Rani of JhansiMichael White
Prasad Singh will go as thy messenger to the Maharaja forthwith.
Lachmi Bai Rani of JhansiMichael White
It is my advice that the Maharaja does not meet the Rani with these people.
Lachmi Bai Rani of JhansiMichael White
maharajah
maharaja
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Word Origin for maharajah
C17: Hindi, from mahā great + rajah
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