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Definition of multan

multan

/mʊlˈtɑːn/
Mul · tan
Adjective:Multani
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multan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city located in the Punjab province of Pakistan, situated near the banks of the Chenab River, renowned historically as the 'City of Saints' due to its large number of ancient Sufi shrines.

Example

"During our cultural tour of Punjab, we visited Multan to admire its intricate tile work and historic Sufi shrines."

• Rhymes for multan

• Nearby Words

mullet
mullion
mulloway
multan
multi
multiauthored
multiblade

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Sanskrit 'Mulasthana' (meaning 'original place' or 'root place'), which historically referred to the ancient Sun Temple that once stood in the city.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Multan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/multan
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