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

Rubio said he was taking advantage of a one-day break in his schedule before a meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday of the Quad -- Australia, India, Japan and the United States.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

That image - officers sharing one final evening together - helps explain why the possible closure of the Gymkhana feels so emotional to many in Delhi.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

As for the nature of engagement and the tone, Delhi will most likely assess what Rubio has to say on Quad before making any firm statements.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Rubio, who is accompanied by his wife Jeanette, then flew to New Delhi where he was scheduled to meet later Saturday with Modi.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Mammachi had started making pickles commercially soon after Pappachi retired from Government service in Delhi and came to live in Ayemenem.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy