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Mumbai
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Mumbai (name) means a megacity on the west coast of India, the capital of Maharashtra state, formerly known as Bombay. Example: “Mumbai is the financial capital of India.”
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A megacity on the west coast of India, the capital of Maharashtra state, formerly known as Bombay.
"The £4bn expressways form a diamond linking Delhi with the country's three other largest cities, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta, marking the beginning of more than £35bn of road projects."
— Randeep Ramesh, Speed limits rise as India falls in love with the car (2007)
"Mumbai is the financial capital of India."
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Etymology
From Marathi मुंबई (mumbaī), from मुंबा (mumbā, the goddess Mumba) plus आई (āī, "mother").
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What does “Mumbai” mean?
The word “Mumbai” means a megacity on the west coast of India, the capital of Maharashtra state, formerly known as Bombay.
How do you pronounce “Mumbai”?
“Mumbai” is pronounced muum-BEYE (/mʊmˈbaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mumbai” in a sentence?
Here is “Mumbai” used in a sentence: “Mumbai is the financial capital of India.”
What part of speech is “Mumbai”?
“Mumbai” is a name.
Is “Mumbai” a common word?
“Mumbai” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between Mumbai and Bombay?
Mumbai and Bombay are two names for the same megacity on the west coast of India; Bombay is the former name and Mumbai is the current official one. The change reflected a move toward a name rooted in local languages, though "Bombay" still survives in some company names and casual speech.
Is Mumbai the capital of India?
No, Mumbai is not the capital of India; that is New Delhi. Mumbai is the capital of the state of Maharashtra and is widely regarded as India's financial and commercial center.
What state is Mumbai in?
Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra, a state on the west coast of India. It sits on the Arabian Sea and is one of the most populous cities in the country.
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