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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIndia
/ˈɪn.di.ə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A country in South Asia, known for its diverse culture, languages, and history.
"India is the seventh-largest country by land area and the second-most populous country in the world." - 2
The region associated with the Indian subcontinent, including its historical and cultural aspects.
"The history of India is rich with ancient civilizations and significant contributions to art and science."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived via Latin and Greek from the Old Persian word 'Hindūʃ', ultimately originating from the Sanskrit 'Sindhu', denoting the Indus River. The term expanded from referring to the lower Indus basin to encompassing the entire South Asian subcontinent.
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Inde
Transliteration: ɛ̃d
"L'Inde est connue pour sa diversité culturelle."
Indien
Transliteration: ˈɪn.di̯ən
"Indien hat eine reiche Geschichte und Kultur."
India
Transliteration: ˈindi.a
"L'India è famosa per i suoi monumenti storici."
India
Transliteration: ˈindia
"La India es un país con una gran diversidad étnica."
Índia
Transliteration: ˈĩdʒiɐ
"A Índia é conhecida por sua culinária variada."
भारत
Transliteration: Bharat
"भारत एक विविधता से भरा देश है।"
印度
Transliteration: Yìndù
"印度以其丰富的文化而闻名。"
인도
Transliteration: Indo
"인도는 다양한 문화로 유명합니다."
インド
Transliteration: Indo
"インドは多様な文化を持つ国です。"
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