Definition

Proper noun: - A major city in India: Chennai is a large coastal city in southern India, the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The city was formerly known as Madras.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • She moved to Chennai for a new job.
  • Chennai is famous for its classical music and dance traditions.
  • The port of Chennai is one of the largest in India.

Advanced Usage

• "Greater Chennai": Refers to the expanded metropolitan area of the city.
  • The population of Greater Chennai is over 10 million.

Variants and Related Words

• Madras: (noun) The former name for the city of Chennai.
  • The Madras High Court is located in Chennai.

Synonyms

• Madras (historical name)

Noun

1. a city in Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal; formerly Madras