raj
/ɹɑːd͡ʒ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Rajes
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Reign; rule.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A system of government where authority is exercised by a specific group.
Noun
Examples
Licence Raj; Mafia Raj; Goonda Raj
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “raj” mean?
Reign; rule.
Is “raj” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.