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Definition of bengaluru

bengaluru

/ˌbɛŋɡəˈluːruː/
ben · ga · lu · ru
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bengaluru Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka, located on the Deccan Plateau and internationally recognized as the primary hub of India's high-tech, software, and aerospace industries.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Bengaluru is the official and local Kannada name for the city, which formally replaced the anglicized name 'Bangalore' in 2014; however, both names remain in frequent international and domestic use.

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• Nearby Words

ben nevis
bench
bengal tiger
bengaluru
bengawan solo
benghazi
beni

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bengaluru. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bengaluru
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