🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Índia

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈĩdʒiɐ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
India/ˈɪn.di.ə/
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A Índia é conhecida por sua culinária variada."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A country in South Asia, known for its diverse culture, languages, and history.

    "India is the seventh-largest country by land area and the second-most populous country in the world."
  2. 2

    The region associated with the Indian subcontinent, including its historical and cultural aspects.

    "The history of India is rich with ancient civilizations and significant contributions to art and science."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name 'India' is derived from the River Indus, which was historically significant to the region. The term has its roots in the Old Persian word 'Hindu', which itself comes from the Sanskrit 'Sindhu', referring to the Indus River. The term evolved through various languages and cultures, reflecting the rich history of the subcontinent.

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