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Definition of patna

patna

/ˈpæt.nə/
pat · na
Plural:patnas
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patna Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of the state of Bihar in northeastern India, situated on the southern bank of the Ganges River.

2

American A close friend, associate, or companion (derived from a phonetic spelling of 'partner').

Example

"I've known him since we were kids; he's my main patna."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Capitalized, Patna refers to the historic Indian city; written in lowercase within American slang, it is a phonetic spelling of 'partner' used to denote a close friend.

• Nearby Words

patina
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patriarch
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Word Origin & Etymology

The Indian city's name is believed to derive from 'Patan', the name of the Hindu goddess Patan Devi, or from 'Pattan' meaning port in Sanskrit. The slang usage is a Southern US and African American Vernacular English (AAVE) phonetic spelling of 'partner'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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