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empress in Malay

maharani

/ˈɛmpɹəs/

empress in Malay: maharani, permaisuri. In English, empress means the female monarch (ruler) of an empire.

Malay words for empress

female monarch of an empire
maharani, permaisuri
wife or widow of an emperor
maharani

English meaning of empress

  1. noun The female monarch (ruler) of an empire.
  2. noun The wife or widow of an emperor or equated ruler.
  3. noun The third trump or major arcana card of most tarot decks.
  4. noun A female chimpanzee.

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Questions about empress in Malay

What is the meaning of empress in Malay?
Empress in Malay is maharani, permaisuri.
Apakah maksud empress dalam bahasa Melayu?
Empress: maharani, permaisuri.
What does empress mean in English?
Empress means the female monarch (ruler) of an empire.

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