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Definition of gomti
gomti
/ˈɡoʊm.ti/
Gom · ti
gomti Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major tributary of the Ganges River in northern India, originating in the state of Uttar Pradesh and flowing through the city of Lucknow.
Example
"Efforts have been organized to clean the banks of the Gomti and restore its natural ecology."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for gomtiWord Nuance & Usage
As a proper noun referring to a specific geographic entity, it is typically capitalized in written English. It is also frequently spelled 'Gomati'.
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Gomati', meaning 'rich in cattle' or 'water source', and associated with a river goddess in Hindu mythology.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gomti. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gomti