rajpramukh

noun

raj·​pra·​mukh

ˈräjprəˌmu̇k

plural -s

: the constitutional head of a state of India formed from several former princely states who is elected by a council of rulers

Word History

Etymology

Hindi rājpramukh, from Sanskrit rājapramukha, from rājan king + pramukha chief, from pra- before + mukha face, mouth

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