Definition

Proper noun: * A city in Pakistan: Rawalpindi is a major city located in the Punjab province of northeastern Pakistan. It is historically significant and served a key administrative function as the interim capital of Pakistan during the construction of Islamabad.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Rawalpindi is known for its bustling bazaars and military presence.
  • Many government offices were temporarily located in Rawalpindi.
  • The twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad are closely linked.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Administrative Context: The term is specifically used in historical contexts to denote Pakistan's capital city between 1959 and 1967.
  • The government operated from Rawalpindi for nearly a decade.

Variants and Related Words

• Pindi (n): A common colloquial abbreviation for Rawalpindi used locally and informally.
  • He's traveling to Pindi for the weekend.

Synonyms

• Interim capital (n): A term describing Rawalpindi's historical role (refers to its function, not the city itself).
• Metropolis (n): A large, important city (a general term for a city of its size and importance).

Noun

1. an ancient city in northeastern Pakistan; served as capital of Pakistan while Islamabad was being built