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calcutta Synonyms

Another word for calcutta

Choosing another word for calcutta depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The former official English name for Kolkata, a major port city on the Hooghly River and the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal in eastern India.

Strongest
kolkata

• noun (Context 2)

A type of sweepstakes or betting pool, especially in golf or horse racing, in which participants bid at an auction for the rights to individual contestants and win a share of the pool if their contestant succeeds.

Usage Example

"The country club held a lively sweepstake on the eve of the annual golf tournament."

Strong
sweepstake

• Nearby Words

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calculator
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calcutta
caledon
caledonian
calendar

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Calcutta. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/calcutta
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