calcuttan
Definition
- Adjective:
- Of or relating to Calcutta: Pertaining to the city of Calcutta (now officially Kolkata), its geography, history, or institutions.
- Characteristic of Calcutta or its inhabitants: Describing the typical qualities, culture, or lifestyle associated with the city or its people.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The museum has a special exhibit on Calcuttan art from the 19th century.
- She described the vibrant, Calcuttan street food culture with great enthusiasm.
- His Calcuttan heritage is a source of great pride for him.
Advanced Usage
- As a demonym: While "Calcuttan" is primarily an adjective, it can sometimes function informally as a noun to denote a person from Calcutta.
- The guide was a lifelong Calcuttan who knew every corner of the city. (Here, "Calcuttan" is used to mean "a person from Calcutta").
Variants and Related Words
- Kolkata: The official, renamed form of the city Calcutta; the related adjective is Kolkatan.
- The Kolkatan film industry is thriving.
- Calcutta: The former name of the city, still widely used.
Synonyms
- Kolkatan (adj): Of or relating to Kolkata (the modern name for Calcutta).
Adjective
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of or relating to or characteristic of Calcutta or its inhabitants
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