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Definition of nagpur

nagpur

/ˈnɑːɡpʊər/
Nag · pur
Adjective:Nagpuri
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nagpur Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city situated in the central Indian state of Maharashtra, renowned as the winter capital of the state and famously known as the 'Orange City' due to its extensive citrus cultivation.

Example

"Our train stopped in Nagpur, allowing us just enough time to purchase some of the region's famous oranges before continuing our journey across India."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Nag River, which flows through the city, combined with the Sanskrit suffix '-pur', meaning 'city' or 'town'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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