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Definition of ganges

ganges

/ˈɡæn.dʒiːz/
Gan · ges
Adjective:Gangetic
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ganges Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major trans-boundary river of South Asia that flows through India and Bangladesh, emptying into the Bay of Bengal, and is considered profoundly sacred in Hinduism.

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Word Nuance & Usage

In English, it is traditionally preceded by the definite article ('the Ganges'), whereas in India it is most commonly known and revered under its native name, the Ganga.

• Nearby Words

gandaria
gander
ganga
ganges
gangetic
gangplank
gannet

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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