Anuradhapura

American  

[uh-noor-uh-duh-poor-uh, uhn-oo-rah-duh-] / əˈnʊər ə dəˈpʊər ə, ˌʌn ʊˈrɑ də- /

noun

1. a city in N central Sri Lanka: ruins of ancient Buddhist temples.

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Anuradhapura British  

/ ˌʌnʊˈrɑːdə-, əˈnʊərədəˌpʊərə /

noun

1. a town in Sri Lanka: ancient capital of Ceylon; site of the sacred bo tree and place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. Pop: 53 151 (2001)

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Example Sentences

"First, there's a shortage of drugs and then some of the medicines the government hospital provides are out of date," Ms Sanjeevani, who's from the central city of Anuradhapura, says.

From BBC

The oldest plant in the world of known planting date is the Ficus religiosa Sri Maha Bodhi, which was planted in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, in 288 BC.

From Los Angeles Times

In North Central Anuradhapura, a 16-year old who had suffered a snakebite died as his father rushed desperately from pharmacy to pharmacy to look for the anti-venom the public hospital had run out of.

From BBC

Tamil minority lawmaker Gajen Ponnambalam said Ratwatte summoned Tamil prisoners after going to the prison in Anuradhapura.

From Seattle Times

Tensions erupted Saturday at the Anuradhapura prison when guards tried to control the riot.

From Washington Times