delhi
- 01 A1 Beginner
a very large city in northern India that is home to millions of people.
a megacity and union territory in northern India, encompassing the national capital, New Delhi.
Simple“Many people travel to Delhi to see its famous historic markets and monuments.”
In context“Delhi serves as a vital cultural and political hub, blending ancient Mughal architecture with the rapid development of a modern global megacity.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the government of India.
a metonym for the central government of India.
Simple“The news report discussed how Delhi is responding to the new trade agreement.”
In context“Relations between Delhi and Islamabad have remained a central focus of regional geopolitical analysis for decades.”
Corrupted from Hindustani دہلی (dihlī, dêhli) / देहली (dehlī), of uncertain origin. See Delhi § Toponym at Wikipedia. Compare Hindi दिल्ली (dillī).
From Mongolian Дэлхий (Delxii) / ᠳᠡᠯᠡᠬᠡᠢ (delekei).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.