Anuradhapura

[ uh-noor-uh-duh-poor-uh, uhn-oo-rah-duh- ]

noun

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

Anuradhapura

/ əˈnʊərədəˌpʊərə; ˌʌnʊˈrɑːdə- /

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)

Example Sentences

We found the one at Anuradhapura prettily located in a setting of green, with a garden in front.

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The railway was extended from Matale to Anuradhapura in 1905.

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The ruins of Anuradhapura show that in mediæval times it must have been a city containing a vast concourse of people.

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Next morning he proceeded to Anuradhapura and was received with all honour and enthusiasm.

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Hence when the court moved from Anuradhapura to Pollunaruwa it was installed in the new capital.

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