capital of india
Definition
Proper noun 1. New Delhi: The official capital city of India, a distinct administrative division and district within the larger metropolitan area of Delhi. Note: This term specifically refers to the modern, planned capital city, established in the 20th century, which serves as the seat of the Government of India.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The capital of India is located in the northern part of the country.
- All foreign embassies are situated in the capital of India.
Advanced Usage
- Used in formal, geographical, and political contexts to denote the specific administrative capital, as opposed to the larger historical and metropolitan region of Delhi.
- The treaty was signed in the capital of India.
Variants and Related Words
- New Delhi: The direct and official name for the capital.
- National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT): The larger union territory which contains New Delhi.
- Delhi: The expansive metropolitan region and historical city that encompasses New Delhi.
Synonyms
- New Delhi
- India's capital
Notes on Meaning
- While "Delhi" often refers to the entire metropolitan region, the phrase "capital of India" precisely denotes the specific district of New Delhi, where the central government institutions are located. It is a division of the older, historic city of Delhi.
Noun
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the capital of India is a division of the old city of Delhi
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