Karnataka

American  

[kahr-naht-uh-kuh] / kɑrˈnɑt ə kə /

noun

1. a state in S India. 70,051 sq. mi. (191,791 sq. km). Bengaluru.

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Karnataka British  

/ kəˈnɑːtəkə /

noun

1. Former name (1956–73): Mysore.  a state of S India, on the Arabian Sea: consists of a narrow coastal plain rising to the South Deccan plateau; mainly agricultural. Capital: Bangalore. Pop: 52 733 958 (2001). Area: 191 791 sq km (74 051 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Karnataka

First recorded in 1955–60; origin uncertain; perhaps from Kannada karu nādu “elevated land,” or kal nādu “rock land”

Example Sentences

But Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara told the assembly the bill would close loopholes in existing law, making hate speech and hate crimes non-bailable and giving the state wider powers to act.

From BBC

In Karnataka, beneficiaries reported eating better, gaining more say in household decisions and wanting higher payments.

From BBC

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar wrote last month on X that "10000+ potholes" had been identified, with half fixed so far.

From Barron's

A massive hunt was launched on Wednesday, with more than 200 police officers deployed across Karnataka state and the neighbouring Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Goa states.

From BBC

India's team is captained by Deepika TC, a Karnataka native who lost her sight as a baby after an accident.

From BBC