'Maratha' definitions:

Definition of 'Maratha'

(from WordNet)
noun
A member of a people of India living in Maharashtra [syn: Maratha, Mahratta]

Definition of 'Maratha'

From: GCIDE
  • Mahratta \Mah*rat"ta\, n. [Hind. Marhat[=a], Marh[=a]tt[=a], the name of a famous Hindoo race, from the old Skr. name Mah[=a]-r[=a]shtra.] One of a numerous people inhabiting the southwestern part of India. Also, the language of the Mahrattas; Mahrati. It is closely allied to Sanskrit. -- a. Of or pertaining to the Mahrattas. [Written also Maratha.] [1913 Webster] Mahumetan