India (en. India)

/ˈindja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Nation in South Asia.
India is the second most populous country in the world.
India es el segundo país más poblado del mundo.
Historical region with a diverse culture.
India has a cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years.
La India tiene una herencia cultural que se remonta a miles de años.
Political system that seeks sovereignty and development.
India has become an emerging power in recent decades.
La India se ha convertido en una potencia emergente en las últimas décadas.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'Sindhu', which referred to the Indus River.

Common Phrases and Expressions

India of my loves
Expression that denotes affection towards the country.
India de mis amores
indiapendence
Referring to the independence of India.
indiapendencia
to India
Expression that suggests going to a distant or exotic place.
a la india

Related Words

Hindu
Related to Hindu religion or culture.
hindú
Sanskrit
Classical language of India.
sánscrito
Taj Mahal
Famous mausoleum in India, symbol of love.
taj mahal

Slang Meanings

Term used to informally refer to a person of Indian origin.
He is an india, born and raised in New Delhi.
Él es un india, nació y creció en Nueva Delhi.
Colloquial expression to describe something very typical or exotic from India.
That dish is very india, full of spices.
Ese plato es muy india, lleno de especias.