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Definition of lohit

lohit

/ˈloʊ.hɪt/
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lohit Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in northeastern India that originates in eastern Tibet and flows through the state of Arunachal Pradesh before joining the Brahmaputra River in Assam.

2

An administrative district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, named after the prominent river that traverses its territory.

Example

"Tezu serves as the headquarters of the Lohit district and is an important cultural hub for the local Mishmi people."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'lohita' meaning 'red' or 'blood', reflecting the reddish color of the lateritic soil through which the river flows.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lohit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lohit
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