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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDeccan
/ˈdɛkən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large plateau in southern India, characterized by its unique geography and cultural heritage.
"The Deccan region is known for its rich history and diverse landscapes." - 2
A historical region in India that has been significant in various empires and cultures.
"The Deccan Sultanates were a group of Muslim-ruled states in the Deccan region during the medieval period."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Deccan' originates from the Sanskrit word 'Dakshina', meaning 'south'. It has been used historically to refer to the Deccan Plateau in India, a region known for its distinct geographical and cultural characteristics since ancient times.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Deccan" is said worldwide
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Déccan
Transliteration: Déccan
"La région du Déccan est riche en histoire."
Dekkan
Transliteration: Dekkan
"Die Dekkan-Region ist bekannt für ihre kulturelle Vielfalt."
Deccan
Transliteration: Deccan
"La regione del Deccan ha una storia affascinante."
Decán
Transliteration: Decán
"La región del Decán es famosa por su patrimonio cultural."
Decão
Transliteration: Decão
"A região do Decão é rica em história."
डेक्कन
Transliteration: Ḍekkan
"डेक्कन क्षेत्र का इतिहास बहुत समृद्ध है।"
德干
Transliteration: Dé gān
"德干地区以其丰富的历史而闻名。"
데칸
Transliteration: Dekhan
"데칸 지역은 다양한 문화로 유명합니다."
デカン
Transliteration: Dekan
"デカン地域はその歴史的な重要性で知られています。"
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