noun
Uncommon
Pradesh
pruh-DAYSH
Pradesh (noun) means a state or administrative territory within India (used as part of names like Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh). Example: “The word "Pradesh" appears in the names of several Indian states.”
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A state or administrative territory within India (used as part of names like Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh).
"The word "Pradesh" appears in the names of several Indian states."
How to use Pradesh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term meaning "state" or "province" used in the official names of Indian states.
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Etymology
From Hindi "pradesh," itself from Sanskrit "pradesha," meaning "region" or "province."
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What does “Pradesh” mean?
The word “Pradesh” means a state or administrative territory within India (used as part of names like Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh). In plain terms, a term meaning "state" or "province" used in the official names of Indian states.
How do you pronounce “Pradesh”?
“Pradesh” is pronounced pruh-DAYSH (/pɹəˈdeɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pradesh” in a sentence?
Here is “Pradesh” used in a sentence: “The word "Pradesh" appears in the names of several Indian states.”
What part of speech is “Pradesh”?
“Pradesh” is a noun.
Where does the word “Pradesh” come from?
The word “Pradesh” comes from Sanskrit. From Hindi "pradesh," itself from Sanskrit "pradesha," meaning "region" or "province.".
Is “Pradesh” a common word?
“Pradesh” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What does "Pradesh" mean in Indian state names?
Pradesh refers to a state or administrative territory within India, and it appears as part of official names like Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh. It functions similarly to the word 'state' or 'province' when naming these regions.
Is Pradesh used on its own or only as part of a name?
Pradesh is almost always used as part of a compound name, such as Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh, rather than standing alone. It denotes the type of administrative territory rather than naming a specific place by itself.
Is Pradesh the same as a country?
No, a Pradesh is a state or administrative territory within India, not an independent country. India itself is made up of multiple such states and territories, several of which use 'Pradesh' in their names.
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