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Chandigarh
chuh-ee-guh
Chandigarh (name) means a city and union territory in northern India, serving as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana states. Example: “Chandigarh is known for its modernist city planning.”
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A city and union territory in northern India, serving as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana states.
"Chandigarh is known for its modernist city planning."
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Etymology
A compound of Chandi, referring to the goddess Chandi, and garh, "fort."
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What does “Chandigarh” mean?
The word “Chandigarh” means a city and union territory in northern India, serving as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana states.
How do you pronounce “Chandigarh”?
“Chandigarh” is pronounced chuh-ee-guh (/t͡ʃəɳ.ɖiː.ɡəɽ(ʱ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chandigarh” in a sentence?
Here is “Chandigarh” used in a sentence: “Chandigarh is known for its modernist city planning.”
What part of speech is “Chandigarh”?
“Chandigarh” is a name.
