Manipur

[ muhn-i-poor ]

/ ˈmʌn ɪˌpʊər /

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noun

a state in northeastern India between Assam and Myanmar (Burma). 8,620 sq. mi. (22,326 sq. km). Capital: Imphal.

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How to use Manipur in a sentence

Mirabai wanted to be an archer but when she read about Kunjarani Devi, another iconic weightlifter from Manipur, the thought of being a weightlifter first crossed her mind.
How Mirabai Chanu went from nearly quitting weightlifting to an Olympic silver in Tokyo|Scroll Staff|July 28, 2021|Quartz

British Dictionary definitions for Manipur

Manipur

/ (ˌmʌnɪˈpʊə) /

noun

a state in NE India: largely densely forested mountains. Capital: Imphal. Pop: 2 388 634 (2001). Area: 22 327 sq km (8621 sq miles)

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