🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Índia

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈĩdʒiɐ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hind/hɪnd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A Índia é conhecida por sua cultura vibrante."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A historical term referring to the Indian subcontinent, particularly in relation to its cultural and geographical identity.

    "The ancient texts often refer to the rich traditions of Hind."
  2. 2

    A term used to describe the people or culture of India.

    "The festivals celebrated in Hind reflect its diverse heritage."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Hind' originates from the Persian word 'Hind', which referred to the region of the Indus River. It has been used since ancient times to denote the Indian subcontinent and has evolved in meaning over centuries, often associated with the cultural and historical identity of the region.

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