Maratha

[muh-rah-tuh]

noun

a member of a Hindu people inhabiting central and western India.

Also Mahratta.

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Historical Examples of maratha

The first place in which we see this current in movement is the Maratha country.
Hindu Gods And Heroes
Lionel D. Barnett
Each of the others comprised a Mysorean, a Biluchi, and a Maratha.
In Clive's Command
Herbert Strang
The Maratha unlocked the door, signed to Desmond to enter, and locked him in.
In Clive's Command
Herbert Strang
"Yes, of a truth; it is Suwarndrug; I was there a month ago," replied the Maratha.
In Clive's Command
Herbert Strang
Grieved at these words, the Maratha Brahman left the place appealing to Krishna.
Chaitanya's Life And Teachings
Krishna das Kaviraja

British Dictionary definitions for maratha

Maratha

Mahratta

noun

a member of a people of India living chiefly in Maharashtra

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Word Origin and History for maratha

Maratha

state in southwestern India, also in reference to the Scytho-Dravidian race living there, 1763 (Mharatta), from Marathi Maratha, corresponding to Sanskrit Maharastrah, literally "great country," from maha- "great" (from PIE root *meg- "great;" see magnate) + rastra "kingdom," from raj "to rule" (see rajah).