rajah

or ra·ja

[ rah-juh ]

noun

1. a king or prince in India.
2. a minor chief or dignitary.
3. an honorary title conferred on Hindus in India.
4. a title of rulers, princes, or chiefs in Java, Borneo, etc.

rajah

/ ˈrɑːdʒə /

noun

1. (in India, formerly) a ruler or landlord: sometimes used as a form of address or as a title preceding a name
2. a Malayan or Javanese prince or chieftain

Word History and Origins

Origin of rajah¹

1545–55; < Hindi rājā < Sanskrit rājan; cognate with Latin rēx king

Word History and Origins

Origin of rajah¹

C16: from Hindi rājā , from Sanskrit rājan king; see raj ; compare Latin rex king

Example Sentences

Shortly before my departure I had the pleasure of being presented to the Rajah through the aid of my fellow-traveller, Mr. Law.

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The Rajah repeated the same question ninety-nine times, and always received the same answer.

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Finally, I must mention that for many years no one has died in the palace which the Rajah occupies.

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The revenues of his own possessions amount to half as much more; but with all this, he is not so well off as the Rajah of Benares.

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To my great joy the Rajah consented, and with less difficulty than I had anticipated, for I had become a great favourite with him.

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