maha kaya

See also: Maha Kaya

Malay

Alternative forms

• mahakaya

Etymology

Compound of maha (“most”) +‎ kaya (“rich”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maha kaja/
  • (Johor-Riau) IPA^(key): [maha kajə]
• Rhymes: -ja, -a

Noun

maha kaya (Jawi spelling مها کاي)

1. (used in compounds) The wealthiest class of people; the ultrarich.

   golongan maha kaya ― the ultrarich class

See also

• Maha Kaya (title for God)

Further reading

• “maha kaya” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.