Antonyms for maharajah


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mah-huh-rah-juh, -zhuh
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmɑ həˈrɑ dʒə, -ʒə


Definition of maharajah

Origin :
  • also maharaja, 1690s, from Hindi, "great king," from Sanskrit maha "great" (from PIE root *meg- "great;" see magnate) + rajan "king" (see rajah). The fem. equivalent is maharani (1855).
  • As in ruler : noun historically, person who ruled an area
  • As in king : noun ruler
Example sentences :
  • The bag that held him was closed and a seal was put upon it by the Maharajah.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 » by Various
  • In its proximity were encamped a cavalry regiment of the Maharajah of Kachmyr.
  • Extract from : « The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ » by Nicolas Notovitch
  • Maharajah received us at station and entertained us with coffee.
  • Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey
  • Then came the old Maharajah, who had set his price on the American women.
  • Extract from : « A Woman's Journey through the Philippines » by Florence Kimball Russel
  • It was evident that the Maharajah had a hard struggle to keep his composure.
  • Extract from : « The Coming Conquest of England » by August Niemann
  • The Maharajah followed their departure with lowering, flashing eyes.
  • Extract from : « The Coming Conquest of England » by August Niemann
  • No doubt the Maharajah is sending him with a special mission.
  • Extract from : « The Coming Conquest of England » by August Niemann
  • The whole opulence of an Indian Court was unfolded at the Maharajah's banquet.
  • Extract from : « The Coming Conquest of England » by August Niemann
  • His Highness the Maharajah gives you his word that your lives will be spared.
  • Extract from : « Gil the Gunner » by George Manville Fenn
  • Only, you must take care to keep well in the Maharajah's territory.
  • Extract from : « Hilda Wade » by Grant Allen

Synonyms for maharajah

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