Maurya

American  

[mour-ee-uh] / ˈmaʊr i ə /

noun

1. a member of an ancient Indian people who united northern India and established an empire 322–184 b.c.

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Maurya British  

/ ˈmaʊrjə /

noun

1. a dynasty (?321–?185 _bc ) that united most of the Indian subcontinent and presided over a great flowering of Indian civilization

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Other Word Forms

• Mauryan adjective

Example Sentences

"If I'm going to get sick from air pollution and die then I would prefer to die while working as I have mouths to feed," said Maurya, his bamboo hut on the banks of the Yamuna river shrouded in a murky haze.

From Reuters

While authorities advise people to limit outdoor activity when the air is bad, workers like Maurya say they can't afford to sit at home, or to get ill.

From Reuters

Both Maurya and Kumar said try to get work on farms when construction stops but say it's hard to find.

From Reuters

The only protection he could afford was a handkerchief over his face, Maurya said.

From Reuters

Security control rooms are being set up at the venue and special security arrangements have been made at key hotels like the ITC Maurya Hotel, where Biden will stay.

From Reuters