Begum
noun
A Muslim woman of high rank, particularly a wife of a king or a royal prince in South Asia.
She became the begum after marrying the sultan.
Often appears as...
- begum sahiba
- begum of bengal
noun
Used as a respectful title for a Muslim woman, especially in India.
Begum Fatima invited us to her house for a meal.
Often appears as...
- begum aisha
- begum of hyderabad
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A Muslim woman of high rank, particularly a wife of a king or a royal prince in South Asia.
She became the begum after marrying the sultan.
Often appears as...
- begum sahiba
- begum of bengal
noun
Used as a respectful title for a Muslim woman, especially in India.
Begum Fatima invited us to her house for a meal.
Often appears as...
- begum aisha
- begum of hyderabad
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Status
Begum implies historical and royal connotations, evoking images of past South Asian royalty.
The palace housed portraits of past begums in their regal attire.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Address
Use 'begum' for formal address within traditional or ceremonial South Asian contexts.
The ambassador greeted the begum of Bhopal with great respect.
Pro Tip 3/3Honorific Usage
'Begum' bestows honor; it's not a casual term, but one that offers respect.
Upon her arrival, everyone stood to welcome the esteemed begum.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Status
Begum implies historical and royal connotations, evoking images of past South Asian royalty.
The palace housed portraits of past begums in their regal attire.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Address
Use 'begum' for formal address within traditional or ceremonial South Asian contexts.
The ambassador greeted the begum of Bhopal with great respect.
Pro Tip 3/3Honorific Usage
'Begum' bestows honor; it's not a casual term, but one that offers respect.
Upon her arrival, everyone stood to welcome the esteemed begum.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Status
Begum implies historical and royal connotations, evoking images of past South Asian royalty.
The palace housed portraits of past begums in their regal attire.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Address
Use 'begum' for formal address within traditional or ceremonial South Asian contexts.
The ambassador greeted the begum of Bhopal with great respect.
Pro Tip 3/3Honorific Usage
'Begum' bestows honor; it's not a casual term, but one that offers respect.
Upon her arrival, everyone stood to welcome the esteemed begum.
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