raj

noun (the raj; Raj — a name)

«raj» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(history) The Raj, or British Raj, was the time when Britain ruled India. tree →
Raj is a Hindi word meaning rule or kingdom. tree →
Raj is also a common boy's name in India and among Indian families. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons it is about the British Empire in India and the road to Indian independence. In everyday life Raj is a name of people, restaurants and shops. Words from that time came into English: bungalow, shampoo, pyjamas, jungle.

Examples

India was ruled by Britain during the Raj. tree →
My friend Raj sits next to me. tree →
Many English words came from India in the time of the Raj. tree →
The Raj ended when India became independent. tree →
The film is set during the British Raj. tree →
«Raj» means «rule» in Hindi. tree →
Raj's Kitchen is our favourite restaurant. tree →
Gandhi led people against the Raj peacefully. tree →

Note

Usually «the Raj» with capital R for the period. Pronounced RAHJ. As a name it has a capital letter. Related words: raja/rajah (king), maharaja (great king).

On Mova

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