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Definition of karachi

karachi

/kəˈrɑːtʃi/
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karachi Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The largest city in Pakistan and the capital of the province of Sindh, located on the coastline of the Arabian Sea. It serves as the nation's premier financial, industrial, and maritime hub.

Example

"Karachi has experienced rapid population growth and is known as one of the most bustling megacities in South Asia."

• Rhymes for karachi

• Nearby Words

kapok
kapuas
kara darya
karachi
karakoram
karisimbi
karkheh

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the historic fishing village of Kolachi, which was established by Baloch tribes in the region of present-day Sindh, Pakistan.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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