a port in E India, capital of West Bengal state, on the Hooghly River: former capital of the country (1833–1912); major commercial and industrial centre; many universities. Pop: 4 580 544 (2001)
Former official name: Calcutta
Kolkata in American English
(kɔlˈkʌtə)
seaport in NE India, on the Hooghly River: capital of West Bengal state: pop. 4,310,000