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Definition of jaipur

jaipur

/ˈdʒaɪ.pʊər/
Jai · pur
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jaipur Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan, located in northwestern India and historically renowned as the "Pink City" due to the trademark terracotta pink color of its prominent buildings.

Example

"During our tour of northwestern India, we spent three days exploring the magnificent palaces, forts, and vibrant markets of Jaipur."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Established in 1727, the city was named after its founder, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, combining his name 'Jai' with the Sanskrit suffix '-pur', meaning 'city' or 'town'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jaipur. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jaipur
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