mumbai
mumbai Lexical Profile
• noun
A densely populated megacity and the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra, located on the western coast of India along the Arabian Sea. It serves as the primary financial, commercial, and entertainment center of India, notably housing the Bollywood film industry.
"Many multinational corporations establish their Indian headquarters in Mumbai due to its prominent role as a global financial hub."
Word Nuance & Usage
The city was officially known internationally as Bombay until 1995, when it was renamed Mumbai to reflect its Marathi heritage; both names are still occasionally used in different cultural or historical contexts.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Marathi words 'Mumbā' (referring to Mumba Devi, the patron goddess of the local Koli community) and 'aī' (meaning 'mother').
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