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”

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Example Sentences

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Karnataka

A recent Dognosis study of more than 1,500 participants, involving six hospitals in Karnataka state, was published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

And transportation is not straightforward, as agave suppliers are scattered across vast distances in states like Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

The initial rollout will begin in selected regions, including Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi, Goa, Karnataka, Mizoram and Odisha.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026

Operations targeting Indians are often staffed by Indian nationals who themselves were lured into working in the scam compounds, said Mohanty, the Karnataka state police official.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026

My mom’s family was from Karnataka, and they were all serious vegetarians.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth

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