Delhi

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Proper noun * Delhi: The capital city of India, located in the north-central part of the country. It is a major political, cultural, and commercial hub, consisting of the historic Old Delhi and the modern capital territory of New Delhi.

Usage
  • Delhi is used as the name of a specific place. It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.
  • It is commonly used to refer to the metropolitan area and the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
Examples
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  • As an object:
  • With a preposition:
Advanced Usage
  • Old Delhi: Refers to the historic walled city, a densely populated area known for its Mughal-era architecture, such as the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, and its bustling markets like Chandni Chowk.
    • We spent the day exploring the narrow lanes of Old Delhi.
  • New Delhi: Specifically refers to the planned capital district, designed in the 20th century, which houses the government buildings, embassies, and wide boulevards.
    • The presidential palace, Rashtrapati Bhavan, is located in New Delhi.
Variants and Related Words
  • Delhiite (noun): A native or inhabitant of Delhi.
    • As a lifelong Delhiite, she knows all the best places to eat.
  • Dilli: The Hindi name for Delhi, often used in cultural and historical contexts.
    • The poem evokes the spirit of old Dilli.
Synonyms
  • National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT): The official administrative name for the union territory.
  • The Capital: Used contextually to refer to Delhi as the seat of India's government.
Noun
  1. a city in north central India

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