noun
raj
rahj
noun
1
Rule or government, especially the historical period of British rule over India.
"The novel is set during the final years of the British Raj."
How to Use Raj
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRule or government — almost always used in English for the period when Britain governed India.
When to use it
Usually capitalized, "the Raj", when referring specifically to British colonial rule in India.
Common pairings
the British Raj
under the Raj
Word Forms
Rajes plural, Rajs plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi राज (rāj, "rule, kingdom"), ultimately from the same ancient root as the Latin word behind "regal" and "royal".