Delhi
Meaning
- A megacity and union territory of India, containing the national capital New Delhi.
- The Indian government.
Synonyms
National Capital Territory of Delhi
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdɛl.i/
Etymology
In summary
Corrupted from Hindustani دہلی (dihlī, dêhli) / देहली (dehlī), of uncertain origin. See Delhi § Toponym at Wikipedia. Compare Hindi दिल्ली (dillī).
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