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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIslamabad
/ɪzˈlɑːm.əˌbæd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The capital city of Pakistan, known for its modern architecture and green spaces.
"Islamabad is often praised for its beautiful parks and organized layout." - 2
A planned city that serves as the political and administrative center of Pakistan.
"The government offices are primarily located in Islamabad."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name Islamabad derives from two primary linguistic elements: 'Islam', an Arabic word meaning submission to God, combined with the Persian suffix '-abad', which means inhabited place or city. Founded in the 1960s to replace Karachi as Pakistan's capital, the name literally translates to City of Islam.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Islamabad" is said worldwide
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Islamabad
Transliteration: Islamabad
"Islamabad est la capitale du Pakistan."
Islamabad
Transliteration: Islamabad
"Islamabad ist die Hauptstadt von Pakistan."
Islamabad
Transliteration: Islamabad
"Islamabad è la capitale del Pakistan."
Islamabad
Transliteration: Islamabad
"Islamabad es la capital de Pakistán."
Islamabad
Transliteration: Islamabad
"Islamabad é a capital do Paquistão."
इस्लामाबाद
Transliteration: Islāma bād
"इस्लामाबाद पाकिस्तान की राजधानी है।"
伊斯兰堡
Transliteration: Yīsīlánbǎo
"伊斯兰堡是巴基斯坦的首都。"
이슬라마바드
Transliteration: Iseullamabadeu
"이슬라마바드는 파키스탄의 수도입니다."
イスラマバード
Transliteration: Isuramabādo
"イスラマバードはパキスタンの首都です。"
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