Rajasthan

English

Etymology

From Hindi राजा (rājā, king) + स्थान (sthān, locality). Compare -stan.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɹɑːd͡ʒəstæn/
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Proper noun

Rajasthan

  1. A state in northwestern India, created in 1949 and replacing the former province of Rajputana. Capital: Jaipur. [from 20th c.]
  2. (historical) Various parts of northwestern India within Rajputana province. [from 19th c.]

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French

Etymology

From Hindi राजस्थान (rājasthān)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁa.ʒas.tɑ̃/

Proper noun

Rajasthan m

  1. Rajasthan (a state in western India)

Derived terms

  • rajasthani
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