Raja

/'rɑ:dʤə/ Cách viết khác : (rajah) /'rɑ:dʤə/

Thân thiện

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A prince or king in India: "raja" refers to a ruler, monarch, or nobleman in the Indian subcontinent, historically denoting a sovereign or a high-ranking chief.
   • The type genus of the family Rajidae: In zoological taxonomy, "Raja" is the genus name for a group of flatfish, commonly known as skates.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Historical/Royal Title):
  • The raja ruled his kingdom with wisdom and justice.
  • Local legends tell of a powerful raja who built this ancient temple.
• Noun (Zoology):
  • The species Raja clavata is commonly known as the thornback ray.
  • The genus Raja includes several species of cartilaginous fish.

Advanced Usage

• "Raja" as a historical title: Used to denote indigenous rulers in South and Southeast Asia during the pre-colonial and colonial periods.
  • The treaty was signed between the British East India Company and the local raja.
• "Raja" in cultural context: Often appears in historical texts, folklore, and discussions of Indian history and polity.
  • The story is about a raja and his clever minister.

Variants and Related Words

• Rajah: An alternative spelling of "raja".
  • The British referred to him as the Rajah of Sarawak.
• Maharaja: A higher-ranking title meaning "great king" or "emperor".
  • The Maharaja of Jaipur was known for his patronage of the arts.
• Rani: The feminine counterpart, meaning "queen" or "princess".
  • The rani was a skilled administrator.

Synonyms

• Prince: A son of a monarch.
• King: A male sovereign ruler.
• Monarch: A sovereign head of state.
• Ruler: A person who governs.

Related Phrases

• Raja yoga: A principal school of yoga focusing on meditation and mind control. (Note: This is a compound term listed here as it is a specific, fixed phrase).
  • He practices raja yoga to achieve mental clarity.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the family Rajidae
2. a prince or king in India

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Raja
• genus Raja
• rajah