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chittagong

/ˈtʃɪtəɡɑːŋ/
Chit · ta · gong
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• noun

1

A major coastal city and financial center in southeastern Bangladesh, situated on the banks of the Karnaphuli River and known for hosting the country's principal seaport.

2

An administrative division in southeastern Bangladesh, famous for its hilly terrain, known as the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

Example

"Researchers traveled to Chittagong to study the unique biodiversity found within the region's dense tropical forests."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In 2018, the Government of Bangladesh officially changed the English spelling of the city to 'Chattogram' to match its Bengali pronunciation, though 'Chittagong' remains widely recognized internationally.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

An Anglicized form of the Bengali word 'Chattogram' (চট্টগ্রাম). The exact origin of the name is debated; it is historically attributed to various sources, including the Arakanese 'Tsit-ta-gung' (meaning 'to make war is improper') or Arabic 'Shat-al-Ganga' (the end of the Ganges).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chittagong. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chittagong
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