Punjab

[ puhn-jahb, puhn-jahb ]

/ pʌnˈdʒɑb, ˈpʌn dʒɑb /

noun

a former province in NW British India: now divided between India and Pakistan.

a state in NW India. 47,456 sq. mi. (122,911 sq. km). Capital: Chandigarh.

a province in NE Pakistan. 19,445 sq. mi. (50,362 sq. km). Capital: Lahore.

Words nearby Punjab

punishing, punishment, punition, punitive, punitive damages, Punjab, Punjabi, Punjab States, punji stake, punk, punka

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for Punjab

The governor of Punjab province, a Muslim man, called publicly for leniency for her.
In Defense of Blasphemy|Michael Tomasky|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
As a reporter for a newspaper in Punjab, she covered dozens of cases of acid attacks and domestic violence.
Has Malala Become a Puppet of the West?|Nico Hines|April 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If the flames of separatism in Punjab seemed to be simmering, the secessionist strife in Kashmir was just peaking.
Farewell to Manmohan Singh, India’s Puppet Prime Minister|Kapil Komireddi|January 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Waris, who was born in Punjab, sports a turban in the arresting ads.
Is Lady Gaga the New Face of Versace?; See a Sneak Peek of Kate Moss's 'Playboy' Debut|The Fashion Beast Team|November 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that was founded in Punjab, India, in the 15th century.
Celebrating Sikh Style|Soraya Roberts|October 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
During this war, too, the Punjab made the largest contribution of both combatants and non-combatants.
The Political Future of India|Lajpat Rai
In 1850 he was appointed commandant of the Punjab military police, and in 1852 military secretary to the Punjab government.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7|Various
It is a new existence to any one coming from the depressing monotony of the interminable plains of the Punjab.
The Diary of a Hunter from the Punjab to the Karakorum Mountains|Augustus Henry Irby
It would have been great, her value, anywhere; in the middle of the Punjab it was incalculable.
The Pool in the Desert|Sara Jeanette Duncan
Later still, in the year of grace 1918, his two sons were stationed there, in the self-same Punjab Cavalry Regiment.
Far to Seek|Maud Diver

British Dictionary definitions for Punjab

Punjab

/ (pʌnˈdʒɑːb, ˈpʌndʒɑːb) /

noun

(formerly) a province in NW British India: divided between India and Pakistan in 1947

a state of NW India: reorganized in 1966 as a Punjabi-speaking state, a large part forming the new state of Haryana; mainly agricultural. Capital: Chandigarh. Pop: 24 289 296 (2001). Area: 50 255 sq km (19 403 sq miles)

a province of W Pakistan: created in 1947. Capital: Lahore. Pop: 82 710 000 (2003 est). Area: 205 344 sq km (127 595 sq miles)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	punjab
释义	Punjab [ puhn-jahb, puhn-jahb ] / pʌnˈdʒɑb, ˈpʌn dʒɑb / noun a former province in NW British India: now divided between India and Pakistan. a state in NW India. 47,456 sq. mi. (122,911 sq. km). Capital: Chandigarh. a province in NE Pakistan. 19,445 sq. mi. (50,362 sq. km). Capital: Lahore. Words nearby Punjab punishing, punishment, punition, punitive, punitive damages, Punjab, Punjabi, Punjab States, punji stake, punk, punka Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Punjab The governor of Punjab province, a Muslim man, called publicly for leniency for her. In Defense of Blasphemy\|Michael Tomasky\|January 9, 2015\|DAILY BEAST As a reporter for a newspaper in Punjab, she covered dozens of cases of acid attacks and domestic violence. Has Malala Become a Puppet of the West?\|Nico Hines\|April 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST If the flames of separatism in Punjab seemed to be simmering, the secessionist strife in Kashmir was just peaking. Farewell to Manmohan Singh, India’s Puppet Prime Minister\|Kapil Komireddi\|January 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Waris, who was born in Punjab, sports a turban in the arresting ads. Is Lady Gaga the New Face of Versace?; See a Sneak Peek of Kate Moss's 'Playboy' Debut\|The Fashion Beast Team\|November 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that was founded in Punjab, India, in the 15th century. Celebrating Sikh Style\|Soraya Roberts\|October 3, 2013\|DAILY BEAST During this war, too, the Punjab made the largest contribution of both combatants and non-combatants. The Political Future of India\|Lajpat Rai In 1850 he was appointed commandant of the Punjab military police, and in 1852 military secretary to the Punjab government. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7\|Various It is a new existence to any one coming from the depressing monotony of the interminable plains of the Punjab. The Diary of a Hunter from the Punjab to the Karakorum Mountains\|Augustus Henry Irby It would have been great, her value, anywhere; in the middle of the Punjab it was incalculable. The Pool in the Desert\|Sara Jeanette Duncan Later still, in the year of grace 1918, his two sons were stationed there, in the self-same Punjab Cavalry Regiment. Far to Seek\|Maud Diver British Dictionary definitions for Punjab Punjab / (pʌnˈdʒɑːb, ˈpʌndʒɑːb) / noun (formerly) a province in NW British India: divided between India and Pakistan in 1947 a state of NW India: reorganized in 1966 as a Punjabi-speaking state, a large part forming the new state of Haryana; mainly agricultural. Capital: Chandigarh. Pop: 24 289 296 (2001). Area: 50 255 sq km (19 403 sq miles) a province of W Pakistan: created in 1947. Capital: Lahore. Pop: 82 710 000 (2003 est). Area: 205 344 sq km (127 595 sq miles) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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