raj

[ rahj ]

noun

, (often initial capital letter)

1. (in India) rule, especially the British rule prior to 1947.

Raj

¹

/ rɑːdʒ /

noun

1. the Raj
   the British government in India before 1947

raj

²

/ rɑːdʒ /

noun

1. (in India) government; rule

Word History and Origins

Origin of raj¹

1790–1800; < Hindi rāj < Pali, Prakrit rajja < Sanskrit rājya kingdom, rule

Word History and Origins

Origin of raj¹

C19: from Hindi, from Sanskrit rājya , from rājati he rules

Example Sentences

“Conan has all the qualities of a great Oscars host — he is incredibly witty, charismatic and funny and has proven himself to be a master of live event television,” the show’s executive producers, Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Raj Sidpara, 50, is accused of murdering his partner Tarnjeet Riaz - also known by her maiden name Chagger - at his home in Leicester on 6 May.

From BBC

On 22 January, Kwan went to Ms Leung and Mr O'Hara's home on St Thomas Street posing as a community nurse called Raj Patel, having arranged the visit through multiple forged letters.

From BBC

Their lawyer, Raj Chada, argued the ban was a "disproportional" infringement on their right to protest because London is "the seat of government".

From BBC

Mosque chairman Raj Choudhury says it has been a “very important move”.

From BBC