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bangalore

/ˈbæŋ.ɡə.lɔːr/
Ban · ga · lore
Adjective:Bangalorean
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• noun

1

The capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka, globally renowned as the center of India's high-tech and software development industry.

Example

"Many multinational technology companies have established their major regional headquarters in Bangalore."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The city was officially renamed 'Bengaluru' in 2014, though 'Bangalore' remains widely used in both everyday conversation and international business, particularly when referring to India's tech sector.

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Word Origin & Etymology

An Anglicized form of the Kannada name 'Bengaluru'. While popular folklore translates it as 'town of boiled beans' (benda-kaal-ooru), historical stone inscriptions suggest the name's origins predate this legend by centuries.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bangalore. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bangalore
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