East Pakistan
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A former province of Pakistan: "East Pakistan" was the name for the eastern province of Pakistan from 1947 until 1971. It was geographically separated from West Pakistan by India.
- The historical predecessor of Bangladesh: "East Pakistan" achieved independence in 1971 after a war of liberation and became the sovereign nation of Bangladesh.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The capital of East Pakistan was Dhaka.
- The language movement in East Pakistan was a key event in its history.
- East Pakistan and West Pakistan were known as the two wings of Pakistan.
Advanced Usage
- Historical context: The term "East Pakistan" is used primarily in historical and political contexts to refer to the region during the period from 1947 to 1971.
- The political tensions between East Pakistan and West Pakistan eventually led to civil war.
Variants and Related Words
- Bangladesh (proper noun): The modern sovereign country that was formerly East Pakistan.
- Dhaka is now the capital of Bangladesh.
- Bengal (proper noun): The larger historical and geographical region encompassing the area.
- The Bay of Bengal borders the region.
Synonyms
- Bangladesh (in its pre-1971 political context).
- East Bengal (a historical name for the region).
Related Phrases
- The independence of East Pakistan: Refers to the 1971 Liberation War and the creation of Bangladesh.
- The independence of East Pakistan was declared on March 26, 1971.
Noun
- a Muslim republic in southern Asia bordered by India to the north and west and east and the Bay of Bengal to the south; formerly part of India and then part of Pakistan; it achieved independence in 1971