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Islamabad
ihz-LAH-muh-bahd
Islamabad (name) means the capital city of Pakistan, a planned city built in the 1960s to replace Karachi as the seat of government. Example: “Diplomats from around the world are based in Islamabad.”
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The capital city of Pakistan, a planned city built in the 1960s to replace Karachi as the seat of government.
"Diplomats from around the world are based in Islamabad."
How to use Islamabad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPakistan's capital city.
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Etymology
From Urdu, meaning "city of Islam" — combining Islam with -abad, a Persian suffix meaning "town" or "city."
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What does “Islamabad” mean?
The word “Islamabad” means the capital city of Pakistan, a planned city built in the 1960s to replace Karachi as the seat of government. In plain terms, pakistan's capital city.
How do you pronounce “Islamabad”?
“Islamabad” is pronounced ihz-LAH-muh-bahd (/ɪzˈlɑːməˌbɑːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Islamabad” in a sentence?
Here is “Islamabad” used in a sentence: “Diplomats from around the world are based in Islamabad.”
What part of speech is “Islamabad”?
“Islamabad” is a name.
Where does the word “Islamabad” come from?
The word “Islamabad” comes from Persian. From Urdu, meaning "city of Islam" — combining Islam with -abad, a Persian suffix meaning "town" or "city.".
Is “Islamabad” a common word?
“Islamabad” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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