calcuttan

Thân thiện

A Calcuttan family enjoys a meal together in their home.

Definition

1. 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).

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or characteristic of Calcutta or its inhabitants

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