King and Maharaja

King

King noun - A person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field.

Maharaja and king are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Maharaja" instead a noun "King".

Nearby Words: kingdom, kingly, kingship, kinglet

Maharaja

Maharaja noun - A great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja.
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King and maharaja are semantically related. You can use "King" instead a noun "Maharaja".

Nearby Word: maharajah

Both words in one sentence

  • India historically used 'Raja' for a lesser king and 'Maharaja' as a king above them.
    Source: The High King
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