单词 | India |
释义 | India /in"dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950. 967,612,804; 1,246,880 sq. mi. (3,229,419 sq. km). Cap.: New Delhi. 2. a subcontinent in S Asia, occupied by Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Republic of India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sikkim. [ < L < Gk Indía, equiv. to Ind(ós) the Indus river ( < OPers Hindu lit., the river; c. Skt sindhu) + -ia -IA] /in"dee euh/, n. a word used in communications to represent the letter I. [1950-55] |
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