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rajput

UK /ˈrɑːdʒpʊt/US /ˈrɑːdʒpʊt/

词源

源自梵语 rājaputra(राजपुत्र),意为“国王之子”,由 rāja(国王) + putra(儿子)组成。

noun

❶ 指印度历史上的武士阶层成员,主要分布在北印度,以勇猛善战和恪守荣誉准则著称。

“The Rajputs were known for their bravery in battles.”

(拉杰普特人以战斗中的勇猛闻名。)

“Many forts in Rajasthan were built by Rajput kings.”

(拉贾斯坦邦的许多堡垒是由拉杰普特国王建造的。)

同义词:Kshatriya, warrior caste, noble class

常见短语

Rajputana — 历史上拉杰普特人统治的地区,现主要对应印度拉贾斯坦邦。

“Rajputana was the homeland of the Rajput clans.”

(拉杰普塔纳是拉杰普特氏族的家园。)