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Karnataka

kuhr-NAH-tuh-kuh

Karnataka (noun) means a state in southern India, whose capital and largest city is Bengaluru. Example: “Coffee plantations cover much of the hill country in Karnataka.”

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A state in southern India, whose capital and largest city is Bengaluru.
"Coffee plantations cover much of the hill country in Karnataka."

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In plain EnglishAn Indian state in the south of the country, home to the city of Bengaluru.

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Etymology

From Kannada Karnataka, generally understood to combine karu ("elevated") and nadu ("land"), though other origins have been proposed.

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What does “Karnataka” mean?

The word “Karnataka” means a state in southern India, whose capital and largest city is Bengaluru. In plain terms, an Indian state in the south of the country, home to the city of Bengaluru.

How do you pronounce “Karnataka”?

“Karnataka” is pronounced kuhr-NAH-tuh-kuh (/kəɹˈnɑːtəkə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Karnataka” in a sentence?

Here is “Karnataka” used in a sentence: “Coffee plantations cover much of the hill country in Karnataka.”

What part of speech is “Karnataka”?

“Karnataka” is a noun.

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