Delhi

American  

[del-ee] / ˈdɛl i /

noun

1. a union territory in N India. 574 sq. mi. (1,487 sq. km).

2. Also called Old Delhi.  a city in and the capital of this territory: former capital of the old Mogul Empire; administrative headquarters of British India 1912–29.

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Delhi British  

/ ˈdɛlɪ /

noun

1. the capital of India, in the N central part, on the Jumna river: consists of Old Delhi (a walled city reconstructed in 1639 on the site of former cities of Delhi, which date from the 15th century _bc ) and New Delhi to the south, chosen as the capital in 1912, replacing Kolkata (then called Calcutta); university (1922). Pop: 9 817 439 (2001)

2. an administrative division (National Capital Territory) of N India, formerly a Union Territory. Capital: Delhi. Area: 1483 sq km (572 sq miles). Pop: 13 782 976 (2001)

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Delhi Cultural  

1. City in north-central India. New Delhi, the nation's capital, is a division of the city.

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Example Sentences

What might feel remarkable in some parts of the world has become commonplace in Delhi and other big Indian cities.

From BBC

The Indian families of the crew members have approached the Delhi high court, asking it to issue urgent directions to the government to secure consular access and ensure their safe return.

From BBC

New Delhi also granted imports of up to 250,000 European vehicles a year—more than six times the allowance under the U.K.’s recent deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Delhi had changed tax rules in 2016, making gains from the sale of Indian shares taxable even under treaties.

From BBC

New Delhi’s anxiety about competing with China’s manufacturing juggernaut contributed to its turning away from multilateral trade pacts.

From The Wall Street Journal