Delhi
Americannoun
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a union territory in N India. 574 sq. mi. (1,487 sq. km).
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Also called Old Delhi. a city in and the capital of this territory: former capital of the old Mogul Empire; administrative headquarters of British India 1912–29.
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the capital of India, in the N central part, on the Jumna river: consists of Old Delhi (a walled city reconstructed in 1639 on the site of former cities of Delhi, which date from the 15th century bc ) and New Delhi to the south, chosen as the capital in 1912, replacing Kolkata (then called Calcutta); university (1922). Pop: 9 817 439 (2001)
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an administrative division (National Capital Territory) of N India, formerly a Union Territory. Capital: Delhi. Area: 1483 sq km (572 sq miles). Pop: 13 782 976 (2001)
Example Sentences
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At an AI summit hosted by New Delhi in February, 91 countries and international organisations called for "secure, trustworthy and robust" AI.
From Barron's
Now faced with US tariffs, and under Carney's more "pragmatic" approach to foreign policy, Ottawa is repairing ties with Delhi.
From BBC
The GDP numbers are the first data released under a revised framework that New Delhi said better captures "the realities of a fast-changing economy".
From Barron's
A court in India has closed a corruption case against former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal almost two years after he was arrested and held in jailed for months.
From BBC
Now, Prime Minister Mark Carney wants New Delhi as his newest friend as he travels the world building alliances with so-called middle powers.
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