Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; the second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947. "Bharat" is an official and historical name for the Republic of India.

Usage

• "Bharat" is used as a formal or patriotic name for the country of India, often found in official documents, historical contexts, and cultural discourse. It is one of the two official names of the country as per its constitution.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The constitution of India begins with the words, "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States."
  • Many cultural festivals in Bharat have ancient origins.

Advanced Usage

• "Bharat Mata": A national personification of India as a mother goddess.
  • The song "Vande Mataram" is a hymn to Bharat Mata.
• Used in compound official names: The name is often part of the official titles of Indian organizations.
  • The national carrier is named Air India, but many public sector companies incorporate 'Bharat' in their names, such as Bharat Petroleum.

Variants and Related Words

• India (Proper noun): The more commonly used international name for the same country.
• Hindustan (Proper noun): A historical and Persian-derived name for the northern Indian subcontinent, often used in cultural contexts.
• Republic of India (Proper noun): The official long-form name of the country.

Synonyms

• India
• Republic of India
• Hindustan (context-dependent)

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Bharat varsha": An ancient Sanskrit term for the Indian subcontinent, meaning "the realm of Bharat."
  • Ancient texts often refer to the subcontinent as Bharat varsha.
• "Son of Bharat" or "Daughter of Bharat": A poetic or patriotic way to refer to an Indian citizen.
  • As a proud daughter of Bharat, she represented the country at the UN.

Noun

1. a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947