English Words Starting With R

• raison d'etat

  nounLow
  /ˌreɪzɒ̃ ˈdeɪtɑː/A justification for a political action or decision based on the interest or security of the state, often overriding moral or legal considerations.
• raison d'etre

  nounLow in everyday speech, medium to high in formal, academic, or literary contexts.
  /ˌreɪzɒn ˈdetrə/the most important reason or purpose for someone or something's existence.
• raisonneur

  nounLow
  /ˌreɪzɒˈnɜː/A character in a play or novel who voices the author's opinions or moral commentary.
• raita

  nounLow frequency in general English, moderate in culinary and cultural contexts.
  /ˈrʌɪtə/ or /ˈraɪtə/A South Asian condiment made of yogurt mixed with grated or diced vegetables (often cucumber or onion) and flavoured with spices such as cumin or mint.
• raj

  nounC2
  /rɑːdʒ/The period of British rule in India from 1858 to 1947.
• raja yoga

  nounLow
  /ˈrɑːdʒə ˈjəʊɡə/A classical system of yoga that emphasizes meditation and mental control to achieve self-realization and union with the divine.
• rajab

  nounRare
  /ˈrɑːdʒæb/The seventh month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
• rajah

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈrɑːdʒə/A king or prince in India, especially a ruler of a semi-independent state during the period of British rule.
• rajahmundry

  nounVery Low
  /ˈrɑːdʒəmʌndri/A city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located on the banks of the Godavari River.
• rajas

  nounC2
  /ˈrɑː.dʒɑːz/A plural noun, primarily denoting princes or kings in Indian contexts; also the plural of 'raja'.
• rajasthan

  nounC2
  /ˌrɑː.dʒəˈstɑːn/A state in northwestern India, known for its vast deserts, historic forts, and vibrant culture.
• rajasthani

  adjectivenounLow
  /ˌrɑːdʒəˈstɑːni/Of or relating to the Indian state of Rajasthan, its people, culture, or language.
• rajkot

  nounLow
  /ˈrɑːdʒkɒt/A proper noun referring to a major city in the western Indian state of Gujarat.
• rajput

  nounLow
  /ˈrɑːdʒpʊt/A member of a Hindu warrior caste in India, traditionally associated with military service, landholding, and rulership.
• rajputana

  nounVery Low
  /ˌrɑːdʒ.pʊˈtɑː.nə/A historical region in northwestern India, now largely comprising the Indian state of Rajasthan, historically associated with the Rajput warrior clans.
• rajya sabha

  nounVery Low
  /ˌrɑːdʒə ˈsɑːbə/The upper house of the Parliament of India, representing the states and union territories.
• rakata

  nounVery Low
  /rəˈkɑːtə/(Proper noun) A planet in the Star Wars universe, homeworld of the ancient Rakatan species.
• rake

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /reɪk/A long-handled garden tool with a row of tines at the end, used for gathering leaves, hay, or smoothing soil.
• rake in

  verbC1
  /reɪk ɪn/to earn or receive a very large amount of money
• rake up

  verbC1
  /ˈreɪk ʌp/To bring up or revive unpleasant memories, accusations, or old disputes from the past, often unnecessarily.

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