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India

proper noun
SayIN-dee-uh/ˈɪndi.ə/UK/ˈɪndiːə/

3 meanings of India

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  1. 1
    countryproper noun
    A large country in southern Asia, with its capital at New Delhi.

    India is one of the most populated countries in the world.

    My aunt traveled across India last summer to visit family.

    SimilarBharat, Hindustan

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  2. 2
    wider regionproper nounhistorical
    A large region of southern Asia, bordered by the Himalaya mountains and the Indus river.

    Ancient traders crossed high mountain passes to reach India.

    The Indus River once marked the western edge of India.

    Similarsubcontinent

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  3. 3
    proper nounhistorical
    A large area of South Asia once ruled by Britain, covering today's India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and nearby lands.

    Her grandfather worked as a railway clerk in India under British rule.

    Under British rule, India included the lands that are now Pakistan and Bangladesh.

    SimilarRaj

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Origin

The name came into English through Latin from Greek, and goes back to a Sanskrit word 'sindhu' meaning 'river' (the Indus).

Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 3 facts