nawab

The word “nawab” has 2 syllables: na-wab.

It's pronounced as /ˈnɑwɑb/.


What is synonym and antonym for nawab?

In the thesaurus, “nawab” has 11 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nawab along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for nawab

Antonyms for nawab

  • lightweight
  • nobody
  • nonentity
  • nothing
  • shrimp
  • subordinate
  • zero

Meanings of nawab

  • noun
    1. A Muslim official in South Asia acting as a provincial deputy ruler under the Mughal empire; a local governor.
    2. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Polyura.

Example Sentences

  • The nawab welcomed dignitaries from neighboring kingdoms to his palace.
  • In the Mughal era, the nawab held significant political and administrative power.
  • The nawab's lavish lifestyle was the envy of many nobles in the region.
  • Local folklore often portrays the nawab as a wise and just ruler.
  • The nawab's court was renowned for its patronage of the arts and culture.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nawab, such as: baron, big, heavy, heavyweight, king, lightweight, lion.

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nabob

raja

  • baron
  • baronet
  • duke
  • earl
  • esquire
  • margrave
  • marquess
  • marquis
  • nawab
  • prince
  • princeling
  • sheik
  • sheikh

rajas

  • baronets
  • barons
  • dukes
  • earls
  • esquires
  • hidalgos
  • margraves
  • marquesses
  • marquis
  • marquises
  • nawabs
  • princelings
  • princes
  • seigneurs
  • sheikhs
  • viscounts

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