Rajasthan

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɹɑːd͡ʒəˌstɑːn/, /ˌɹɑːd͡ʒəˈstɑːn/
  • (Can we verify(+) this pronunciation?) IPA(key): /ˈɹɑːd͡ʒəstæn/
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  • Rhymes: -ɑːn

Proper noun

Rajasthan

  1. A state in northwestern India, created in 1949 and replacing the former province of Rajputana. Capital and largest city: 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 northwestern India, created in 1949 and replacing the former province of Rajputana)

    Derived terms

    • rajasthani