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Definition of kanpur
kanpur
/ˈkɑːnpʊər/
kan · pur
kanpur Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major industrial city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, situated on the southern banks of the Ganges River, historically renowned for its extensive leather and textile manufacturing industries.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kanpur. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kanpur