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Definition of vasai

vasai

/vəˈsaɪ/
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vasai Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A historical city and suburban area in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, India, located on the western coast north of Mumbai and notable for its Portuguese colonial heritage.

Example

"During our trip to Maharashtra, we visited the ruins of the historic Vasai Fort."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Historically known as Bassein under Portuguese and British rule. The name is believed to derive from a Sanskrit word meaning 'dwelling' or 'residence,' or a regional term for a settlement.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vasai. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vasai
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