jubbulpore
Definition
Proper noun * An industrial city: A major industrial and commercial city located in central India, southeast of Delhi. It is now officially known as Jabalpur.
Usage Notes
- "Jubbulpore" is the historical colonial-era name for the city. In modern usage, the official and standard name is Jabalpur. You will encounter "Jubbulpore" primarily in historical texts, older maps, or literature from the British colonial period in India.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The regiment was stationed in Jubbulpore for two years during the Raj.
- Many old travel guides still refer to the city as Jubbulpore.
Advanced Usage
- The transition from "Jubbulpore" to "Jabalpur" reflects the post-colonial shift towards using indigenous names for places in India. The name "Jabalpur" is derived from the Arabic word "Jabal" meaning mountain, likely referring to the rocky terrain of the area.
Variants and Related Words
- Jabalpur (n): The modern and official name for the city.
- Jabalpur is an important educational and industrial hub in Madhya Pradesh.
- Madhya Pradesh (n): The state in central India where Jabalpur (Jubbulpore) is located.
Synonyms
- Jabalpur: The direct and modern synonym.
Related Terms
- Colonial toponym: A place name given during a period of colonial rule, which may differ from the local or contemporary name (e.g., Bombay/Mumbai, Madras/Chennai, Calcutta/Kolkata).
Noun
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an industrial city of central India to the southeast of Delhi
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