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Definition of kolkata

kolkata

/kɒlˈkɑːtə/
Kol · ka · ta
Adjective:Kolkatan
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kolkata Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital city of the Indian state of West Bengal, located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River. It serves as a major commercial, cultural, and educational hub for Eastern India.

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Word Nuance & Usage

The city's official English name was changed from 'Calcutta' to 'Kolkata' in 2001 to align with its traditional Bengali pronunciation.

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• Nearby Words

kola
kole tang
kolenté
kolkata
kolkwitzia
kolyma
komati

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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 Kolkata. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kolkata
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