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Definition of dhaka

dhaka

/ˈdɑːkə/
Dha · ka
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dhaka Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Bangladesh, located in the central part of the country along the Buriganga River, recognized as a major center of Bengali culture, trade, and history.

Word Nuance & Usage

Prior to 1982, the city's name was officially spelled 'Dacca' in English.

• Rhymes for dhaka

• Nearby Words

dewax
dewberry
dex
dhaka
dhalai
dhalai river
dhansiri

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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