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Definition of delhi
delhi
/ˈdɛl.i/
del · hi
delhi Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
• noun
1
A major metropolitan area and union territory in northern India, which encompasses New Delhi, the capital of India, and serves as a significant historical, cultural, and political center.
Word Nuance & Usage
Often used interchangeably with New Delhi in casual conversation, though formally New Delhi is specifically the capital municipality situated within the larger metropolis and union territory of Delhi.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Delhi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/delhi