Definition

Proper noun: A state in eastern India, located in the eastern part of the country. It is known for its capital city, Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), and its significant cultural, historical, and economic role in the region.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal.
  • The Sundarbans mangrove forest is located in West Bengal.
  • She traveled from Delhi to West Bengal to study its rich history.

Advanced Usage

• "the West Bengal government": Refers to the administrative body governing the state.
  • The West Bengal government announced a new policy.
• "West Bengal's culture": Denotes the cultural traditions and heritage associated with the state.
  • The festival celebrates West Bengal's culture and arts.

Variants and Related Words

• Bengal (Proper noun): The larger historical and geographical region, part of which is the modern state of West Bengal.
  • The Bay of Bengal borders the region.
• Bengali (Adjective/Noun): Pertaining to West Bengal or the Bengal region; also the language spoken and an ethnic group.
  • She speaks Bengali fluently.

Synonyms

• State of Bengal (Formal/less common variant).

Related Phrases

• "in West Bengal": A prepositional phrase indicating location within the state.
  • Many tea gardens are located in West Bengal.

Noun

1. a state in eastern India