raj
noun
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Definition of raj
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: the period of British rule in India
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The decline of the stepwell began with the British raj, which insisted baolis were unhygienic havens of vermin and disease. — The Economist, "India’s magnificent stepwells are relics of a nuanced history," 13 July 2019 The raj’s administrators were blind to their role in socialising and as subterranean caravanserais. — The Economist, "India’s magnificent stepwells are relics of a nuanced history," 13 July 2019 Theaters, dance halls, cafes, racecourses and other businesses came along to keep the upholders of the raj entertained. — Payal Dhar, Washington Post, "Keep your cool in India by visiting one of the country’s hill stations," 5 July 2019 The Treasury has proposed to set up a regulatory raj for the U.S. financial system at the same time India is embracing deregulation. — Peter J. Wallison, WSJ, "The Trump Treasury’s Disturbing Regulatory Turn," 6 Dec. 2017 Slovak Paradise National Park (also called Slovensky raj) is loaded with user-friendly amenities and covered with signage and hiker assists. — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, "Overlooked by tourists, Slovakia is a worthy European destination," 5 Apr. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'raj.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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